~ A picture of some Target store "elves," who helped at the Unity Center. http://goo.gl/Z5Pkj
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Nick Bueno is MVP / Elves
~ Monrovia wins player awards for Rio Hondo League, including Nick Bueno as MVP. http://goo.gl/xXSJ4
~ A picture of some Target store "elves," who helped at the Unity Center. http://goo.gl/Z5Pkj
- Brad Haugaard
~ A picture of some Target store "elves," who helped at the Unity Center. http://goo.gl/Z5Pkj
- Brad Haugaard
Dog to Die / Boy's Basketball Loses to Damien
~ Great Dane who attacked infant to die. http://goo.gl/htAVi
~ Monrovia boys basketball team loses to Damien High, 63-49. goo.gl/GlAvz
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia boys basketball team loses to Damien High, 63-49. goo.gl/GlAvz
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Baby Seems to be Getting Better
Increasingly it is sounding as if the Monrovia infant mauled by a Great Dane is doing better. http://goo.gl/3FzFm
Also, interestingly, the story is receiving very wide attention. Here is the article in the Washington Post, in the U.S. Capitol. http://goo.gl/gdxqD
- Brad Haugaard
Also, interestingly, the story is receiving very wide attention. Here is the article in the Washington Post, in the U.S. Capitol. http://goo.gl/gdxqD
- Brad Haugaard
Samson: Merry Christmas!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovian Runs Across Country / Baby Better / Sing Along / Carolers
~ Monrovia man completes trans-continental run. http://goo.gl/GQyY2
~ Monrovia infant recovering from Great Dane attack. http://goo.gl/5AdHW
~ Sing-along 6:30 tonight at fountain. Traditional music, hot cider and Santa. http://goo.gl/QFhHL
~ Picture of Monrovia carolers. http://goo.gl/2AKJh
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia infant recovering from Great Dane attack. http://goo.gl/5AdHW
~ Sing-along 6:30 tonight at fountain. Traditional music, hot cider and Santa. http://goo.gl/QFhHL
~ Picture of Monrovia carolers. http://goo.gl/2AKJh
- Brad Haugaard
Baby's Condition Serious / Congrats to Inventor Students
Dog Attack Update ~ Infant attacked by Great Dane in stable but guarded condition. http://goo.gl/bxE4H and http://goo.gl/scozY
Invention Challenge ~ Congratulations to Monrovia High students Carolina Ruiz, Corrine Marino, Michell Aranda and Evelyn Mejia for placing 7th out of 56 teams in the finals of the 2010 JPL Invention challenge. http://goo.gl/1IlZ6
- Brad Haugaard
MonroviaOpoly / Infant Bitten
Infant Bitten ~ Monrovia infant bitten by Great Dane. http://goo.gl/i3Dud
- Brad Haugaard
Local Train History / Robots
History ~ Before the Gold Line was the Red Line: http://sgvrememberswhen.org/ Robotics ~ Monrovia did pretty well in robotics competition: http://goo.gl/u5FlB- Brad Haugaard
Christmas Tree and Candle Safety
A few Christmas safety tips from the Monrovia Fire Department (more here: http://goo.gl/zWmeg):
Christmas Trees
U.S. fire departments annually respond to roughly 260 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees. One third of them are caused by electrical problems, and one in five resulted from a heat source that's too close to the tree.
* If you have an artificial tree, be sure it's labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant.
* If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don't fall off when touched; before placing it in the stand, cut 1-2" from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water it daily.
* Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights.
* Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, and make sure you know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use.
* Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini-string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
* Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Read the manufacturer's instructions for the number of LED strands to connect.
* Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the room or going to bed.
* After Christmas, get rid of the tree. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home.
* Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.
Candles
December is the peak month for home candle fires, with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day representing two of the five top days for associated fires. NFPA statistics show that more than half of all candle fires start when placing them too close to things that can burn. Consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles. If you do use traditional candles:
* Keep them at least 12" away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed.
* Use candle holders that are sturdy, won't tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces.
* Avoid using candles in the bedroom where two of five U.S. candle fires begin or other areas where people may fall asleep.
* Never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle.
- Brad Haugaard
Christmas Trees
U.S. fire departments annually respond to roughly 260 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees. One third of them are caused by electrical problems, and one in five resulted from a heat source that's too close to the tree.
* If you have an artificial tree, be sure it's labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant.
* If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don't fall off when touched; before placing it in the stand, cut 1-2" from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water it daily.
* Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights.
* Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, and make sure you know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use.
* Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini-string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
* Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Read the manufacturer's instructions for the number of LED strands to connect.
* Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the room or going to bed.
* After Christmas, get rid of the tree. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home.
* Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.
Candles
December is the peak month for home candle fires, with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day representing two of the five top days for associated fires. NFPA statistics show that more than half of all candle fires start when placing them too close to things that can burn. Consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles. If you do use traditional candles:
* Keep them at least 12" away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed.
* Use candle holders that are sturdy, won't tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces.
* Avoid using candles in the bedroom where two of five U.S. candle fires begin or other areas where people may fall asleep.
* Never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle.
- Brad Haugaard
Green January
The Monrovia City Council decided December 7 that January will be dedicated to reducing the City of Monrovia's carbon footprint, and the folks at City Hall would like us all to join in. Each week will feature a new theme:
- January 3-9 will focus on recycling: learning more about how to recycle year round, cleaning out closets and garages, and making way for new holiday gifts.
- January 10-16 will focus on reusing: the City is encouraging residents to host yard sales throughout the City with free yard sale permits which, for the first time, will be made available online. Those who apply will have their yard sale marketed on the City website for others to attend.
- January 17-23 will focus on donations, in partnership with the Salvation Army, which will offer free at-home pickups for items residents want to donate. On Saturday, January 22, the Salvation Army will host donation bins in the Monrovia Park & Ride Lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents to drop off items in person and receive a tax receipt. Residents can even call and receive at-home pick ups for e-waste during this week.
- January 24-30, will focus on reducing. Athens Services will be offering free bulky item pickups. Residents only need to call and schedule the pickup.
Source: http://goo.gl/zWmeg
- Brad Haugaard
- January 3-9 will focus on recycling: learning more about how to recycle year round, cleaning out closets and garages, and making way for new holiday gifts.
- January 10-16 will focus on reusing: the City is encouraging residents to host yard sales throughout the City with free yard sale permits which, for the first time, will be made available online. Those who apply will have their yard sale marketed on the City website for others to attend.
- January 17-23 will focus on donations, in partnership with the Salvation Army, which will offer free at-home pickups for items residents want to donate. On Saturday, January 22, the Salvation Army will host donation bins in the Monrovia Park & Ride Lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents to drop off items in person and receive a tax receipt. Residents can even call and receive at-home pick ups for e-waste during this week.
- January 24-30, will focus on reducing. Athens Services will be offering free bulky item pickups. Residents only need to call and schedule the pickup.
Source: http://goo.gl/zWmeg
- Brad Haugaard
Game Pictures / Santa / Meteors / Painter / Inventors / Sports
Game Pix ~ Championship game video footage here http://bcove.me/oj5t4wsx and here http://goo.gl/4Bksm , and some great still pictures here: http://goo.gl/oABJP
Santa's Coming ~ Remember, Santa will be driving through town this week, starting tonight. Here's his schedule: http://goo.gl/iW0il
Meteor Shower ~ We should be able to see a nice meteor shower tonight. It is the high point in the Geminid shower. Starting around 11 p.m. See article for details. http://goo.gl/uK9e4
Artist ~ Monrovia artist Richard Scully on display. http://goo.gl/kdIel
Inventors ~ Monrovia High at Inventions Challenge. http://goo.gl/jHUFg
Soccer and basketball ~ Umm, MHS hasn't done quite so well as at football. http://goo.gl/D673B
- Brad Haugaard
Wildcats CHAMPS! Monrovia 38, Whittier Christian 8 :-)
Monrovia has won the CIF-Southern Section Mid-Valley Division championship - its first football championship ever.
In Q1 Whittier held the Wildcats scoreless, but then Monrovia broke out in Q2 to lead 14-0 by the end of the half.
The Cats opened Q3 with a long Bueno-to-Henderson touchdown followed shortly by a field goal, bringing it to 24-0. Then they did it again - Bueno to Henderson - score 31-0.
Then, just as I'm starting to feel sorry for the Heralds, they make a touchdown - 31-8.
But that was just a bump in the road. Early in Q4 Monrovia scores again - 38-8, the final goal of the game.
Star-News coverage ( http://goo.gl/PWuP8 ) and Patch story ( http://goo.gl/ZA3tx ).
- Brad Haugaard
In Q1 Whittier held the Wildcats scoreless, but then Monrovia broke out in Q2 to lead 14-0 by the end of the half.
The Cats opened Q3 with a long Bueno-to-Henderson touchdown followed shortly by a field goal, bringing it to 24-0. Then they did it again - Bueno to Henderson - score 31-0.
Then, just as I'm starting to feel sorry for the Heralds, they make a touchdown - 31-8.
But that was just a bump in the road. Early in Q4 Monrovia scores again - 38-8, the final goal of the game.
Star-News coverage ( http://goo.gl/PWuP8 ) and Patch story ( http://goo.gl/ZA3tx ).
- Brad Haugaard
Football / Runner / Good Students / Soccer
Tonight's Football Game ~ Comparing Monrovia to Whittier Christian. An "uncanny resemblance" between the teams. http://goo.gl/bmklj
Help Runner and Unity ~ Foothill Unity Center volunteer David Overstreet is ranked 37th among tens of thousands of runners nationwide in the New Balance Movement Challenge. First Prize is a $25,000 donation to the charity of your choice. (In this case, Unity) You can give him ten points by signing up as his fan before Dec. 31. Visit movementchallenge.com, click Sign Up As a Fan, then Search Runners. Find David, click his name, then click Cheer for This Runner. http://goo.gl/MGcbH
Good Students ~ These Monrovia High students were recently honored for their outstanding academic achievement: Jose B. Diaz, Talia Favela, Adam Syzmkowski, Joseph Ling, Tressa Mikel, Kia Smith, Monica Hernandez, Jordan Cox, and Veronica Rivera. Congratulations!
http://goo.gl/qkfMD
Boys Soccer ~ Monrovia 0; La Salle 2 :-( http://goo.gl/hflUY
- Brad Haugaard
Help Runner and Unity ~ Foothill Unity Center volunteer David Overstreet is ranked 37th among tens of thousands of runners nationwide in the New Balance Movement Challenge. First Prize is a $25,000 donation to the charity of your choice. (In this case, Unity) You can give him ten points by signing up as his fan before Dec. 31. Visit movementchallenge.com, click Sign Up As a Fan, then Search Runners. Find David, click his name, then click Cheer for This Runner. http://goo.gl/MGcbH
Good Students ~ These Monrovia High students were recently honored for their outstanding academic achievement: Jose B. Diaz, Talia Favela, Adam Syzmkowski, Joseph Ling, Tressa Mikel, Kia Smith, Monica Hernandez, Jordan Cox, and Veronica Rivera. Congratulations!
http://goo.gl/qkfMD
Boys Soccer ~ Monrovia 0; La Salle 2 :-( http://goo.gl/hflUY
- Brad Haugaard
MonroviaOpoly / Monrovia Win Predicted / Santa
Need a present for a Monrovia-phile. How about MonroviaOpoly. http://goo.gl/m2uf3
LA Times columnist predicts Monrovia football win. http://goo.gl/ERYL2
Reminder: Santa will be driving around town next week. Here are the dates. http://goo.gl/WkuWa
- Brad Haugaard
LA Times columnist predicts Monrovia football win. http://goo.gl/ERYL2
Reminder: Santa will be driving around town next week. Here are the dates. http://goo.gl/WkuWa
- Brad Haugaard
Chang's Thai Bistro
Chang's is a good lunch spot (614 South Myrtle in Monrovia). It has lunch specials. I like the curry (above) but my wife doesn't like coconut milk so she gets beef satay with peanut sauce. Both good.
Location: http://goo.gl/BS4D8
- Brad Haugaard
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