Threat to Santa Fe Middle School

UPDATE: No gunman found. http://goo.gl/pzuVPs

Threat to Santa Fe Middle School. School shut down. http://goo.gl/sD6Cer and http://goo.gl/ZtmfJc

- Brad Haugaard

Biker Hammond Takes a Tumble

Former Monrovia Mayor and School Board member, Rob Hammond, took a tumble on his Canada-to-Mexico bike trip and got to visit Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, so he's made it through Washington. On Facebook he writes: "Got stung on the knee by a yellow jacket and fell. Now I get to meet some really nice people in the ER. Mama said there would be days like this."

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School Candidates | New Priest | Steak Barbecue

~ Monrovia School Board candidates, as listed by the county ( http://goo.gl/jTYKsG ): Scott Kenneth Pomrehn (occupation: Parent); Alexandra Kuser Zucco (occupation: Incumbent); Ruhiyyih N. Yuille (occupation; Speech Pathologist/Teacher); Terrence G. Williams (occupation: Parent/Local Businessowner)

~ St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Foothill has a new priest, Neil Tadken, who wants to get the church more involved in the community, according to a church representative. For starters, the church will be clearing vegetation around its building and planting fruits and vegetables, which it will donate to Foothill Unity Center.

~ Maryknoll Sisters of Monrovia will hold a steak barbecue to celebrate its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:30-10 p.m. Adults $15, children under 12 $7.50. 300 Norumbega Dr. Call (626) 622-2837.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Jobs Workshop | YMCA | Hot Rods | Health Expo

~ Free weekly job workshop at Monrovia Adult School. Monday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Following Mondays at 10:30 a.m. At 920 S. Mountain Ave.

~ Join the Y in September and the Y will pay for your September membership.

~ Custom hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles on Myrtle in Old Town Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

~ Set for Life annual health expo at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock. Screenings, workshops, healthy foods, fitness classes, etc. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

~ Santa Anita Y Red Envelope Gala dinner and silent auction, Sept. 26 at Embassy Suites, Arcadia. $75. For details email cherylreynolds@ymcala.org.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Church Building Sold


Apparently the for-sale church building at the corner of Palm and Primrose, across from the library, has been sold and the purchasing church congregation is talking to Restored Life Fellowship, which is renting the space, about how the two groups might work together. That is according to a member of the Restored Life congregation.

- Brad Haugaard

Cookies to Mediterranean Food


Planet Cookies is becoming Meridian Grill, featuring Mediterranean cuisine. At the corner of Lime and Myrtle.
 
- Brad Haugaard

Monrovian Restores Classic Alpha Romeo

Classic 1938 Alpha Romeo restored by Monrovian Chris Kidd. http://goo.gl/UR893Y

- Brad Haugaard

Produce in the Park Now


Sandy Bres and Karen Rose Moore show off some locally-grown produce at Produce in the Park, today until 11 a.m. at the Mark Twain statue in Library Park. Come on down. 

- Brad Haugaard

Another Concert in the Park Sunday | Bikers Reach Poulsbo

~ Monrovia's Restored Life Fellowship is sponsoring "One More Concert in the Park" at the Library Park Bandshell. Featuring the classic rock of The Johnnies, tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.

~ Canada to Mexico bike rider, Monrovia Mayor Rob Hammond, writes: "Port Angeles to Victoria BC. To Poulsbo Washington. Four flat tires. 3214 feet elevation gain." He is riding with six other bikers.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Wins Season Opener

Monrovia wins over Ayala in season opener, 21-13. http://goo.gl/DVJsEP

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Schools Budget a Bit Better

At the Sept. 11 School Board meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/mNKGme ) the board will receive a report saying the district's ending balance for unrestricted general funds for the 2012-13 year is better than projected - $10,130,664 in the kitty as opposed to $9,745,122 projected, or $385,542 more than estimated. Details: http://goo.gl/FhLA2P

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Back-to-School Nights


Source: School Board agenda

- Brad Haugaard

Holden Architect-Protection Bill Goes to Governor

The State Legislature today gave final approval to Assemblymember Chris Holden's bill to end disputes over architects' designs. The Assembly voted 75 to 0 on amendments taken earlier in the Senate. AB 630 now goes to Governor Brown for signature. Holden represents Monrovia.

AB 630 safeguards an architect's drawings or plans by clarifying that a person can only use the plans or drawings if they have written permission. Architects currently face a challenge preventing those who are not authorized to use their work from using it again and again.

Source: Holden press release

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Chang Thai Bistro


Lunch at Chang Thai Bistro just north of Olive on the east side of Myrtle. Got the Kang Ka Ree (chicken curry) lunch special for $6.95 and a beer ($5.95), plus tax and tip. It came with a very nice soup. I've had this dish several times over the years and never been disappointed. Nice. 

- Brad Haugaard

Former Monrovia Mayor Has Close Encounter with Lightning | Monrovia vs. Ayala

~ While on his Canada-to-Mexico bike ride, former Monrovia mayor and current school board member Rob Hammond had a mini adventure: "While we are in the deluge lightning hits the tree behind us and sends the tree crashing into and blocks the road. This will not be boring."

~ It's Monrovia High vs. Ayala High (of Chino Hills) tomorrow at 7 p.m. at MHS. Here's the San Gabriel Valley Tribune's take on the game: http://goo.gl/nQgGye

- Brad Haugaard
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