- Brad Haugaard
Clifton Middle School Gets a Precautionary Cleaning to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
Clifton Middle School got a deep cleaning last night after a parent came in contact with someone who have the coronavirus, though neither the parent or children showed any signs of having contracted the disease.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Prepare for Coronavirus
As you may be aware, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency on March 4 as a proactive step to more effectively prepare to respond to COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
The World Health Organization has informed the public that the illness does not appear to be easily spread by people who are not experiencing symptoms themselves. This is good news, as it means there is greater likelihood of containing the virus.
While the number of cases in the U.S. remains relatively small, experts expect the figure to grow as testing increases and more individuals seek care.
The well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. Monrovia Unified School District will continue to work closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in a coordinated effort to address the many issues that COVID-19 presents.
Currently, the key recommendations from public health agencies to prevent the spread of coronavirus are to thoroughly wash hands regularly and to keep symptomatic individuals home rather than go to work or school. We echo this recommendation and ask that students with any signs of respiratory illness or flu-like symptoms be kept home.
Monrovia Unified is updating protocols and preparing plans for virtual learning in the event of a prolonged emergency of any kind, including COVID-19. We will share with you any developments that affect our students, staff, families, schools, and our District.
Our team continues to discuss how student learning will continue if one or more schools are temporarily closed. We are developing strategies for providing age-appropriate, remote lessons to students, taking accessibility into consideration, as well as tools for staying connected as a community should it become necessary. We will communicate more details about what this will look like if it becomes necessary.
Finally, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the psychological impact of this situation.
The organized worldwide response has been robust and generally encouraging. However, it has also been a challenge for students (and really our entire community) to process. This New York Times article gives some good strategies on how to talk to children about coronavirus.
I have been struck by the patience, support, and resilience I’ve seen in our community as we tackle these challenges. You are our greatest resource. Should our schools need to close or if the situation changes quickly, we will notify you directly through our regular communication tools. If the situation remains stable, we will continue to provide regular updates.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katherine Thorossian
Superintendent
Bradoaks to Become Bradoaks Science Academy
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Election Results
UPDATE 2:
Mayor:
Tom Adams, 1,885 (54.78%)
Melissa Taylor, 1,452 (42.20%)
Stephen Grollnek, 104 (3.02%)
City Council (for two contested seats):
Becky Shevlin, 2,139 (39.82%)
Gloria Crudgington, 1,973 (36.73%)
Donna Baker, 1,259 (23.44%)
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Incumbents are ahead in early voting:
Mayor:
Tom Adams 1,299 (57.73%
Melissa Taylor 868 (38.58%)
Stephen Grollnek 83 (3.69%)
City Council (for two contested seats):
Becky Shevlin 1,377 (39,96%)
Gloria Crudgington 1,287 (37.35%)
Donna Baker 782 (22.69%)
If you want to stay up late, here's where you can track the results: https://results.lavote.net/#year=2020&election=4085
- Brad Haugaard
DUI Checks in Monrovia March 13 and 17
DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment checking drivers for proper licensing. During the DUI Saturation Patrol, officers will be driving throughout Monrovia specifically looking for DUI drivers.
The Monrovia Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a prohibition from driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana is also impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.
In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. In 2018, the Monrovia Police Department investigated thirteen DUI related collisions, which resulted in one person killed and seventeen injured.
The Monrovia Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe weekend of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:
- Always use a designated sober driver to get home – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation.
- If you see someone who is clearly impaired about to drive, help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
- Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
- Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and find out how they are getting home.
Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers arrested for DUI may incur costs upwards of $13,500 out of pocket. This includes court fines and fees, mandatory DUI classes, DMV license suspension, attorney fees, and other expenses, not to mention possible jail time.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Source: Monrovia Police press release
- Brad Haugaard
Easter Event; News Helicopters; Earthquake Safety Grants
~ The Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day will take place on April 11, at Recreation Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. It will feature arts and crafts, face painting, wellness activities, healthy lifestyle demonstrations, toddler activities to teen activities. music, fun, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. For additional information, contact the Department of Community Services at 256-8246.
~ If you were wondering, the helicopters during the recent bear incident were not city helicopters. (The city shares a helicopter with other local governments), but were all news helicopters. "Unfortunately," Feik writes, "it is free air space so we do not have control over the news helicopters."
~ The Earthquake Brace + Bolt program is accepting applications through March 19. This program provides homeowners up to $3,000 to strengthen their home and lessen the potential for earthquake damage. https://is.gd/wpEHRV
- Brad Haugaard
Shadow - Mature Kitties Can Still Learn New Things
The adoption fee for cats is $90. All cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before being adopted.
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
Trader Joe's Founder Dies
The founder of Monrovia-based Trader Joe's, Joe Coulombe, has died at 89. The chain was begun in Pasadena but the headquarters later moved to Monrovia. https://is.gd/WzUftK
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Clifton Middle School Presents 'Fame Jr'
The play, based on a hit motion picture turned long-running television series, takes place at New York's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the 1980s and follows the bittersweet but inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work to achieve their dream of putting their name in lights. The show explores issues that confront many young people today, including prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy and perseverance.
"Clifton Middle School students are learning and exhibiting these same life skills and discipline through their process of staging Fame Jr.", says Danielle Munoz, Director & Founder of One Music Stand Voice & Production and Fame Jr. Director.
Sponsorships and program ads are also available by contacting Danielle Muñoz at onemusicstand@gmail.com. Follow the performance at @onemusicstand and www.onemusicstand.com/famejr.
- Brad Haugaard
Boba Box Coming to Myrtle and Foothill
Here’s what’s coming next at the northwest corner of Myrtle and Foothill.- Brad Haugaard
Community Garden Team Honored; Planning Kids Garden Workshop for March 7
The garden leadership team, headed by Garden Director Kristin Ritzau, PhD, will host a Kids Gardening and Crafts workshop on Saturday March 7, 9-10:30 a.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Burger Basket
Lunch at Burger Basket, at the corner of Duarte Road and Mayflower. Got the #1 Special, a cheeseburger, fries, and soft drink for $6.50 (cash only). Good meal for.a good price. - Brad Haugaard
New 302-Unit Residential Complex Planned Near Train Station
The project site is just below the freeway, between Magnolia on the west and Primrose on the east. The south side is on Pomona. (See map.)
https://is.gd/KwG5mD
- Brad Haugaard
Where to Vote in Monrovia
Wondering where to vote? Here's a list of four locations in Monrovia, although under the new system you are not required to vote at a particular location. https://is.gd/L0yMCN
Notice that one of the centers, Calvary Grace Church, opened on Feb. 22, while the others open this Saturday, Feb. 29.
City Clerk Alice Atkins explained why the difference in opening dates:
City Clerk Alice Atkins explained why the difference in opening dates:
As part of implementing the Voters Choice Act, it was the County’s goal to identify 250 vote centers for the 11-day voting period, increasing to a total of 1,000 vote centers for the final 4-day voting period, including election day.
Part of what determines 11-day versus 4-day I believe is size (most are “large” centers that can accommodate 50 ballot marking devices), as well as location (to spread across the county), and facility availability. The Community Center and Second Baptist Church are both medium vote centers, I believe, and the Library is a small vote center. Another consideration would be impact to community programs (as rooms have to be blocked for an extended period before and after for delivery, set-up, breakdown, and pick-up of equipment).
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College Eighth in Nation in Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanic Students
A national monthly magazine, the Hispanic Outlook on Education produces a special edition each year that ranks the leading community colleges in the country according to the number of associate degrees produced. Citrus College has been included in the rankings for more than a decade and was ranked 25th in the United States last year.
Source: Citrus College press release
- Brad Haugaard
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