Dispose of Old Prescription Drugs - No Questions Asked
On April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Monrovia Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. This will be the 17th National Take Back Initiative event. Bring your medications for disposal to the Monrovia Community Center at 119 W. Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.
The goal of this program is to allow Southern California Residents to deliver all of their unwanted medications to law enforcement officials who can in turn dispose of these controlled substances in a secure and non-hazardous manner, potentially saving lives and protecting the ecosystem. During the previous events, tons of prescription drugs were collected nationwide.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs getting into the wrong hands. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. Previous methods of disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Source: Monrovia Police press release
- Brad Haugaard
The goal of this program is to allow Southern California Residents to deliver all of their unwanted medications to law enforcement officials who can in turn dispose of these controlled substances in a secure and non-hazardous manner, potentially saving lives and protecting the ecosystem. During the previous events, tons of prescription drugs were collected nationwide.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs getting into the wrong hands. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. Previous methods of disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Source: Monrovia Police press release
- Brad Haugaard
Library Fine Forgiveness; Beer and Bookmarks; Typhus - It's Increasing
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Oliver Chi reports:
~ Monrovia Library is celebrating National Library Week by forgiving fines and fees throughout the week. Some restrictions apply, see Library staff for more information.
~ More than 300 community members attended the 10th annual MAP conference at Second Baptist Church. Bishop Dr. Wm. La Rue Dillard - who has served as the head pastor for the past 45 years - will retire this May.
~ The city will partner with Wing Walker Brewery to celebrate National Bookmark Day on Wednesday, April 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wing Walker Brewery (235 W. Maple Avenue). Fun activities from 5 to 7 p.m., then trivia from 7 to 8 p.m. For ages 21 and over. For more information, contact the Library at 256-8274.
~ Flea-borne typhus cases in LA County have nearly doubled between 2013 and 2017, to nearly 60 cases per year. People get it by contact with feces of infected fleas, which rats, cats, opossums, and other small mammals may carry.
Tips:
- Keep fleas off you and your pets (flea control products, keep pets indoors).
- Avoid wild or stray animals.
- Don't leave pet food or drinking water out for wild animals.
- Keep yard free of debris and trim overgrown plants.
- Keep trash in tightly covered containers to avoid attracting animals.
- Close openings where rats and stray animals can sleep, hide, or find food.
- Address any stray cat, rodent or opossum issues on and near your property.
- Brad Haugaard
William Pile: Clergyman, General, Governor, and Monrovia Mayor
Here’s an interesting bit of history. The Idlewild house at 255 N. Mayflower was built by a Civil War brigadier general named William Anderson Pile.
Pile, who was one half Native American, started his career as a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, signed up as a chaplain when the war started and rose to the rank of general. After the war he was Governor of New Mexico Territory, and in 1886 moved to Monrovia and purchased a 50-acre property, where he grew wine grapes. The following year, he commissioned the Northern California architects Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom to design the house for him. He served for one year as mayor, and then applied to be consul general in Melbourne, Australia, but caught pneumonia and died in Monrovia on July 7, 1889. https://is.gd/3EEcvj
Comment: Might make an interesting person for the Neighborhood Treasures program.
- Brad Haugaard
Police Asking for Information About Murdered Woman in Arcadia
LA Sheriff's Department and Arcadia PD are looking for any information about the car stolen from a murdered woman in Arcadia. White Lexus license 5LOG473.
- Brad Haugaard
Rigo's Mexican Food Moving Across the Street
Rigo's Mexican Food, at the northeast corner of Mayflower and Foothill, will be moving across the street to the building now occupied by Shaffer Awards, according to a flyer forwarded to me by "greeneggsandsam." Rigo's last month at its current location will be May. Then it hopes to reopen at its new location in "a few months." Thanks GE&S!
- Brad Haugaard
Sidewalk Astronomers This Saturday
The Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers will be at Library Park at the corner of Myrtle and Lime this Saturday from sunset (7 p.m.) for about 2 hours. They'll let you look at the Moon and Mars, and maybe the Pleiades.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Polite Pups With Impeccable Manners
Osze (A469807) and Guerro (A469808) felt like they'd hit the jackpot when their favorite PHS gal pals told them they were going on a Foster Field Trip! Handsome father and son started the outing with a lunch date, where they impressed the restaurant staff and guests with their impeccable manners. The ladies window shopped while Osze and Guerro enjoyed social sniffing and people watching before heading to the park. Both boys loved the Spring air, fresh grass smells and meeting new friends, furry AND human. These polite pups came back to PHS and promptly sent thank you notes to their foster friends for the amazing day out. Such good doggies! Enjoy this adorable picture or, better yet, come meet these special guys at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA.
The adoption fee for dogs is $140. All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before going to their new home.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and- wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Wild Rose Students to Perform Lion King Kids
Students from Wild Rose School of Creative Arts will perform Disney's "Lion King Kids" on Friday, April 19, 7 p.m. at the Louise K. Taylor Performing Arts Center (aka Monrovia High School auditorium). The school is partnering with Center Theatre Group and Disney Musicals in School. The cast features 50 student actors who will sing and dance to such songs as "Circle of Life" and "I Just Can't Wait to be King." Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults - children under 3 are free. Purchase tickets here (https://is.gd/H2Q7DV) or at the door one hour before the show.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Snails on Trails Run in Monrovia
A Snail's Pace running shop (northeast corner of Myrtle and Walnut) is hosting a "Snails on Trails" run in north Monrovia Wednesday, April 10, from 6-7:30 a.m. Meeting at The Dip in the intersection of Canyon Blvd and Ridgeside Drive. Register for free: https://is.gd/xBM4lD
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Free Compost and Mulch April 13
Free compost and mulch, Saturday, April 13 from 8-11 a.m. at the Monrovia Public Works Yard at 600 S. Mountain. Self serve, bring your ID or Athens bill, bring sturdy containers. No plastic bags allowed. Shovels provided. While supplies last.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
School District to Honor Students, Employees, Volunteers
At its next meeting (https://is.gd/hHJsjV) the Board of Education will congratulate lots and lots of people.
Students who participated in the District PTA Reflections competition:
And these students on being honorees of the National Hispanic Recognition Program, for scoring within the top 2.5% on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test: Luis Alejo, John Gutierrez, Anthony Romero, Kate Tadeo and Jacob Valenzuela.
And - along with the Chamber of Commerce - these Employees of the Month for April: Rosemary Torres, Clerical Assistant I, Monroe; Brenda Rivas, Teacher, Monroe; Denise Boudreaux, Instructional Aide, Wild Rose; Paula Langdale, Teacher, Wild Rose; Maria Sandoval, Office Manager, Santa Fe; Jennifer Wiley Magana, Teacher, Santa Fe.
AND - along with the Monrovia Schools Foundation - Rob Cady and Dana Elliott for their contribution to the success of the Monrovia Elementary Olympic games.
AND, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Darvin Jackson, on being recognized by the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators, for his outstanding contributions to the educational success of children in California.
- Brad Haugaard
Students who participated in the District PTA Reflections competition:
- Dance - Gabriella Figueroa, Monroe; Katherine Regencia, Monrovia High.
- Literature - Sophia Lee, Clifton; Darlene Luong, Santa Fe; Madison Maljian, Plymouth; Cosette Menard, Monroe; Elliot Webster, Mayflower.
- Photography - Ella Andrews, Monroe; Walker Andrews, Clifton; Briana Rojas-Sandoval, Monrovia High.
- Special Artist/Visual Arts - Marco Vazquez and Giovanni Vazquez, Monroe.
- Visual Arts - Samuel Acuna, Bradoaks; Adelene Atkins, Monroe; Ryen Covey, Monroe; Kennie Fess, Plymouth; Madelynn Leyva, Monrovia High; Andrew Lin, Mayflower; Sarah Lopez, Santa Fe; Sophia Luconi, Mayflower; Sofia Perez, Mayflower; Mika Ramsey, Bradoaks; Raphael Romero, Plymouth.
And these students on being honorees of the National Hispanic Recognition Program, for scoring within the top 2.5% on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test: Luis Alejo, John Gutierrez, Anthony Romero, Kate Tadeo and Jacob Valenzuela.
And - along with the Chamber of Commerce - these Employees of the Month for April: Rosemary Torres, Clerical Assistant I, Monroe; Brenda Rivas, Teacher, Monroe; Denise Boudreaux, Instructional Aide, Wild Rose; Paula Langdale, Teacher, Wild Rose; Maria Sandoval, Office Manager, Santa Fe; Jennifer Wiley Magana, Teacher, Santa Fe.
AND - along with the Monrovia Schools Foundation - Rob Cady and Dana Elliott for their contribution to the success of the Monrovia Elementary Olympic games.
AND, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Darvin Jackson, on being recognized by the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators, for his outstanding contributions to the educational success of children in California.
- Brad Haugaard
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