The Monrovia Today Winter Issue is available online here (t.ly/pas6) and will soon be delivered by mail to homes.
- Brad Haugaard
Winners of Monrovia Holiday Decorating Contest
Click links to see location on a map. (Look for the red marker.)
Home Entries
Best Viewed at Night
Most Effective Use of Lighting
1621 Pilgrim Way
Holiday Spirit Award
209 S. Sunset Pl.
Best Still Display
308 W. Lemon Ave.
Best Neighborhood Effort
Valmont Drive & Valmont Place
Best Outdoor Display
723 Ocean View Ave.
Santa's Workshop Award
708 Ocean View Ave. (best viewed during day)
Children's Choice Award
619 Bradbury Rd.
Judge's Award
1032 Royal Oaks Drive Unit B
Old Town Monrovia (Business Entries)
Best Viewed During the Day
Most Spectacular
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - 517 S. Myrtle Ave.
Judges Award
Dream Décor - 505 S. Myrtle Ave. #A
Best Holiday Spirit Award
Monrovia Fioral - 119 E. Olive Ave.
Most Creative
Saint Clark Bridal Suite - 519 S. Myrtle Ave.
Canyon Oaks Teacher Daniel Chacon Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Canyon Oaks High School (COHS) Teacher Daniel Chacon has been nominated for the California League of Educators 2023 Educator of the Year Award.
The award recognizes excellence in the classroom. Daniel personifies resilience, determination, and empathy. He is highly artistic, humble, and a relatable educator; an excellent person gifted with musical talent, the ability to differentiate information for his students, and humor.
“I was completely surprised by the nomination, and it was truly an honor to be nominated by one of my colleagues,” said Chacon.
Mr. Chacon teaches various classes such as Drama, Video Production, Drawing, and Spanish.
While he was surprised that he was nominated, it doesn’t surprise Principal Flint Fertig that Chacon was recognized for his fantastic work with students.
“He is an amazing person and educator,” Fertig said. “Mr. Chacon has always been a magnet for kids, and his energy and real-life experience have drawn kids to his programs for years.”
This award recognizes educators who strive to provide their students with equitable pathways to success, actively empowering those they serve to analyze, construct, and maintain modalities that promote critical thinking and constant self-analysis. Mr. Chacon was anonymously nominated by one of his peers.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the students at Canyon Oaks and Mountain Park for the past several years, not to mention stellar administration and an amazing staff. I am very fortunate to work in a position as an educator who gets to engage students through the arts,” Chacon said. “Helping them discover and hone existing abilities and learn new skills truly enhances their communication, teamwork, creativity, and confidence, as well as their experiences at school and in life.”
Source: Monrovia Schools press release
- Brad Haugaard
Boys Jump on Hoods of Cars; Drunk Thinks House He’s Trying to Enter is His; Security Guard and Passers-By Catch Man Stealing From Car; And Lots of Drunks
Runaway
December 15 at 7:36 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of N. Fifth reported their juvenile son ran away. Officers exhausted all means to locate the minor, and could not locate him. The juvenile was entered into the missing person’s database. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
December 15 at 7:43 p.m., a witness in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported seeing a male subject acting strange. Officers arrived and located an intoxicated male. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
December 15 at 10:39 p.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject enter and he was restrained from the location. Officers arrived and located the male on the business property. He was arrested and taken into custody for trespassing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 15 at 11:25 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Fifth and Chestnut when he saw a bicyclist commit a traffic violation. The subject was stopped and a computer check revealed he had two outstanding warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 12:43 a.m., an officer observed a moving violation and stopped the vehicle near Peck and Duarte. The driver was contacted and he showed signs of intoxication. After a DUI investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 2:09 a.m., while on patrol, an officer observed a moving violation and stopped the vehicle in the area of Myrtle and Camino Real. The driver was contacted who showed signs of intoxication. After a DUI investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Battery
December 16 at 4:13 p.m., a witness reported a physical altercation between two subjects in the 200 block of E. Foothill. Officers arrived and spoke with all involved parties. This investigation is continuing.
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 6:04 p.m., a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington, called to report a possible shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived but the female suspect had already fled with the stolen property. Officers located the suspect's vehicle nearby. The suspect was later located and was detained. A field show-up was conducted and she was identified. The stolen property was recovered. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
December 16 at 8:07 p.m., a caller reported male juveniles jumping on the hoods of vehicles in the area of Fifth and Walnut. Officers arrived but the juveniles had already fled. Victims were located and a report was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
December 16 at 9:56 p.m., a victim reported a vehicle had just crashed into her and fled the scene in the 700 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and conducted a traffic and criminal investigation. This investigation is continuing.
Missing Adult
December 16 at 11:32 p.m., a mother from the 600 block of S. Fifth called to report her daughter was missing. Officers searched all know locations but could not find her. She was entered into the missing person's database. This investigation is continuing.
Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 12:09 a.m., officers were in the 800 block of W. Duarte conducting a search for stolen property and located a male subject hiding who was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon and felony elder abuse. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
December 17 at 9:22 a.m., a caller reported a traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Mountain and Huntington. Officers arrived and checked on the well-being of the occupants. One of the occupants complained of pain. The driver at fault was issued a citation.
Public Intoxication
December 17 at 12:19 p.m., a caller reported a subject was passed out in the 200 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and contacted the subject who displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. He could not care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD to be held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
December 19 at 3:12 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of S. Magnolia reported a male subject tried to force open the rear door to his home. The resident activated his vehicle's alarm to scare the male subject who fled the scene. Officers arrived and located the male subject in the area. It was determined the male subject lived across the street from the caller and was heavily intoxicated. The male thought he was entering his own home. The subject was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Commercial Burglary
December 19 at 3:31 a.m., an alarm company reported a "glass break" to the front entry door to a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and saw the front door was forced opened. Officers checked the interior and determined the business had been burglarized. No one was located inside, officers searched the area for the suspects, but none were located. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
December 19 at 11:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. Foothill on a report of an injury traffic accident. They arrived and spoke to both parties involved. The same driver complained of pain to her leg and was transported to the hospital for further treatment. Her vehicle was stored.
Fraud
December 19 at 3:38 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of E. Huntington called to say one of the ex-employees had bought personal items with the company credit card. This investigation is continuing.
Trespass / Mental Evaluation
December 19 at 4:04 pm., the victim called from the 1300 block of S. Primrose saying a male subject opened her door and walked into her house. She asked him to leave and he did. He went to a neighbor’s house and went into an unlocked shed. Officers arrived and detained him. When speaking with the individual, it was determined that he was a danger to himself and other. He was taken a hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Battery
December 19 at 7:29 p.m., a battery was reported in a store in the 900 block of W. Foothill. The victim said she started arguing with another employee and during the argument, she started filming the employee with her cell phone. The employee became upset and hit the phone in her hand. When the victim complained to the manager about the incident, the manager and victim started to argue and the victim punched the manager. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
December 20 at 1:39 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Fig regarding a subject with a history of mental illness. The subject was threatening to kill family members. MFD responded and transported the subject to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 10:52 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Monterey and Huntington when he saw a subject slumped over a bus bench. He checked on the well-being of the subject and discovered he had several warrants for his arrest and he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 11:23 a.m., a caller reported a male and female in an argument in the area of May and Foothill. The caller stated the subjects left in a vehicle. Officers arrived and saw the vehicle leaving the scene. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Vehicle Pursuit
December 20 at 11:56 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Peck & Longden did a computer check of a vehicle and discovered the driver had a no bail warrant. When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the suspect fled at a high rate of speed and entered the freeway. The pursuit was canceled and CHP was notified. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 8:19 a.m., while on patrol an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Violet and Colorado. A computer check revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody.
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 10:56 a.m., a male subject opened a door to a vehicle in the 900 block of W. Duarte and took property from the center console. He then opened the door to the backseats and attempted to take the phone from the victim in the vehicle. A security guard for the complex saw what was going on and walked to the victim. The security guard and suspect got into a physical fight. Along with a couple of Good Samaritan’s they were able to detain the subject until police arrived. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 2:35 p.m., the victim in the 700 block of E. Huntington called to say her vehicle had just been stolen from the location. This investigation is continuing.
Hart House Donates to Boys & Girls Club
Photo shows Boys and Girls Club members at Monrovia restaurant.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Mundial
Lunch at Mundial, on the east side of Myrtle a bit north of Colorado. Got the Monte Cristo sandwich for $13 and a beer for about $7. Sandwich was really delicious. Excellent! Nice service, too.
- Brad Haugaard
Limited Opening of Monrovia Canyon Park January 23
Canyon Park will reopen on a limited basis on Jan. 23, 2023. Parts of the park will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by reservation only. Details on how to get a reservation will be announced
However, work on the park is far from done. The city has been working with a landscape designer and is considering a number of enhancements, including a sculpture honoring fire fighters and park rangers that may be placed near the ranger station, drought tolerant plants, picnic tables, and an enclosed entry kiosk.
Obviously, this will cost money, and City Manager Dylan Feik writes: "I received a message yesterday from Congresswoman Napolitano's Office that a $3m earmark for Canyon Park Repairs is including in the FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (pg 76 here). This is a huge deal for us!"
Proposed Canyon Park enhancements.
Proposed statue honoring fire fighters and rangers.
- Brad Haugaard
Dressed for Snow But Ready for Sun or Rain
Who is ready for these colder temperatures? Neela is! This beautiful Siberian Husky may be dressed for the snow, but she will be just as happy with rain, sunny days orpretty much any weather. In fact, she tells us that her favorite season is “all of them!”
Neela is an excellent loose-leash walkerand an expert at the several tricks. She’s also a huge fan of playing fetch. She has the energy of a puppy when she’s bouncing around the yard after tennis balls. She likes to lay down in the grass and give them a thorough chewing, then she’s ready to fetch again! This dog proves that age is just a number!
It is hard to believe, but Neela is a (young) ten years old, which qualifies her for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This means if an adopter is a young sixty years old, then the adoption is completely free!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
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 and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Interior of Monrovia City Bakery in 1911
Interior of Fork's Bakery. H.E. Fork also was the proprietor of the Monrovia Dairy. In the 1911 City Directory, The Monrovia City Bakery, run by Harry E. Fork at 610 S Myrtle. He resided at 123 W. Walnut Avenue. The dairy was no longer listed as a business in 1911. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Woman Missing in Monrovia
- Brad Haugaard
Study Session on Drought Penalty Revenue, Canyon Park Progress
- Brad Haugaard
LA County Sustainability Offices Highlights Monrovia's Community Garden
A clip from the annual report.
The Los Angeles County Sustainability Office highlighted Monrovia's Community Garden Pilot Program in its annual report (p. 48), t.ly/Fsgx
- Brad Haugaard
Public Toilet to Get Pretty Exterior; After School Sports; Emergency Training; Opening on Historic Preservation Commission
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ A "Portland Loo" restroom is being installed on the Primrose side of Library Park. It is designed "to meet the needs of park users without creating a nuisance." Monrovia artist Dan Sipple is creating a more colorful wrap for it to soften its industrial look.
~ Registration is now open for Monrovia's After School Youth Sports Program winter Co-ed Basketball Season. The program provides after school supervision for youth in the 4th and 5th grades in a recreational setting for working families. Register here: t.ly/FnW7E
~ Monrovia Fire & Rescue is offering BERT and CERT, Business Emergency Resiliency Training and Community Emergency Response Team training. Both are courses on emergency preparedness. More on BERT (t.ly/IsyQ) and CERT (t.ly/FprG).
~ There is an unscheduled opening on the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023. Deadline to apply is Thursday, December 22, with interviews following. Details: t.ly/w0Sm
- Brad Haugaard
Rotary Club to Unveil Bench in Honor of City Historian Steve Baker
Rotary Club of Monrovia will unveil the Steve Baker Memorial bench at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20 in front of the Monrovia Historical Museum at 742 E. Lemon Avenue. Baker was city treasurer and city historian.
- Brad Haugaard
Entries In Home (and Business) Holiday Decorating Contest
Here are the entries in the Holiday Decorating Contest:
Best Viewed at Night
1. 2521 S. Rochelle Ave.
2. 2102 S. Myrtle Ave.
3. 1621 Pilgrim Way
4. 923 El Dorado St.
5. 203 S. Sunset Pl.
6. 209 S. Sunset Pl.
7. 612 W. Palm Ave.
8. 519 W. Colorado Ave.
9. 308 W. Lemon Ave.
10. 126 Melrose Ave.
11. 300 Block N. Alta Vista Ave.
12. 317 Heather Heights Ct.
13. 328 N. Alta Vista Ave.
14. 201W. Scenic Dr.
15. 436 N. Primrose Ave.
16. 315 N. Canyon Bivd.
17. 357 Grand Ave.
18. 529 Valmont Dr.
19. Valmont Drive & Valmont Place
20. 333 Norumbega Dr.
21. 308 Oakcliff Road
22. 325 Meadow Lane
23. 752 Valley View Ave.
24. 723 Ocean View Ave.
25. 708 Ocean View Ave. (best viewed during day)
26. 824 Ocean View Ave.
27. 826 Ocean View Ave.
28. 619 Bradbury Rd.
29. 1032 Royal Oaks Drive Unit B
30. 825 E. Lime Ave.
31. 410 S. Canyon Blvd.
Old Town - Best Viewed During the Day
1. Douglas Elliman Real Estate - 517 S. Myrtle Ave.
2. Dream Décor - 505 S. Myrtle Ave. #A
3. Fiore Legal Inc. - 136 E. Lemon Ave.
4. Monrovia Floral - 119 E. Olive Ave.
5. Saint Clark Bridal Suite - 519 S. Myrtle Ave.
The Monrovia City Council will announce the winners during next week's City Council meeting (t.ly/t07k), Tuesday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: She Screams for Help, Is Arrested; Man Arrested Twice in One Day; Family's Pet Stolen; and Lots of Drunks
Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 12:25 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. A computer check of the driver revealed he was a convicted felon and on probation. A search of the vehicle revealed he was in possession of a loaded gun. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Possession – Suspects Arrested
December 8 at 8:51 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of W. Walnut called to report that there were suspicious subjects in a vacant apartment. Officers arrived and located two subjects, a search revealed they were in possession of drugs. They were arrested, cited and released at the scene.
Package Theft
December 8 at 7:15 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Chestnut reported that an unknown suspect stole a package from their doorstep. The resident was able to follow the suspect and recover the package after the suspect dropped it and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 8:42 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 2800 block of S. Myrtle when they observed a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The vehicle was stopped and further investigation revealed the occupant of the vehicle was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 9:19 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 1900 block of S. Myrtle when he observed a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation. The bicyclist was stopped and further investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / False Identification / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 10:05 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 500 block of W. Huntington when he observed a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation. The bicyclist was stopped and provided false identifying information. Further investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was identified during the booking process and it revealed that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 12:17 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1800 block of S. Myrtle when he saw two people loitering at a private business. The officer contacted and identified the subjects. One of the subjects had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
December 9 at 7:43 a.m., a resident in the 1110 block of S. Fifth called to report that his vehicle was taken sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 6:57 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported a female screaming for help. Officers arrived and detained a male subject and female subject. It was determined the female was the aggressor during the physical fight and left visible injuries on the male. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 11:39 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the area of Myrtle and Camino Real. During the contact with the driver the officer smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the driver's breath. A DUI investigation determined the driver was too impaired to operate a vehicle. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 10 at 1:43 a.m., a caller in the 1800 block of 6th Avenue reported her boyfriend had just assaulted her. An officer arrived and determined the boyfriend punched his girlfriend in the head after becoming upset. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespass – Suspect Arrested
December 10 at 9:49 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Colorado called to report that her brother was trespassing on her property. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespass – Suspect Arrested
December 10 at 3:49 p.m., the same resident from an earlier call in the 600 block of E. Colorado called to report that her brother returned to the property. Officers arrived and observed the brother in the rear of the yard. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 11 at 12:55 a.m., an officer saw a speeding vehicle in the area of Myrtle and California and pulled it over. The driver showed signs of alcohol intoxication. A DUI investigation determined he was driving under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 11 at 12:53 a.m., a caller reported that a vehicle crashed and rolled over in the area of Myrtle and Chestnut. Officers arrived and located the vehicle without any occupants. Officers searched the area and located the subjects who fled from the scene. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for DUI and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Commercial Burglary
December 11 at 9:51 a.m., a caller in a facility in the 1200 block of N. Canyon reported an unknown subject broke in and stole multiple items. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
December 12 at 7:15 a.m., officers responded to a facility in the 100 block of S. Myrtle regarding a male resident who threw a cup at an employee. Officers contacted the male subject and after speaking with him, determined he was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Vehicle Burglary
December 12 at 12:38 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Olive reported that someone broke the windows to his vehicle and stole a backpack. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
December 12 at 2:05 p.m., the reporting party in the 900 block of S. Fifth stated she was a victim of fraud. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
December 12 at 2:11 p.m., a catalytic converter was reported stolen in the 200 block of E. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
December 12 at 4:16 p.m., a grand theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Madison, where a family pet was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public & Resisting / Delaying / Parole Hold
December 13 at 10:29 a.m., officers saw an intoxicated subject stumbling on a sidewalk in the area of Peck and Logden. When they attempted to detain the subject, the subject fled on foot. The subject was located. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Petty Theft
December 13 at 11:51 a.m., the victim left his bicycle near a stairwell in the 1100 block of E. Huntington. When he walked out, his bicycle was missing. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
December 13 at 12:45 p.m., the reporting party advised that sometime overnight, someone broke into the storage units in the 2600 block of S. California. The suspect(s) accessed one unit and after gaining entry into one, was able to access the rest of the units. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
December 13 at 2:42 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of N. Myrtle report that someone gained access into his bank account and fraudulently wired money to an external account. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
December 13 at 11:08 p.m., Arcadia PD requested we check the area of Myrtle and Evergreen for a DUI driver that was reportedly involved in an injury traffic collision. Officers arrived and located the suspect in the 1500 block of S. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 14 at 9:15 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of E. Foothill regarding a male subject partially undressed and checking door handles to vehicles. Officers located and detained the subject, who ended up having a no bail warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and transported to Monrovia Jail for booking and later transported to IRC.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 14 at 10:19 p.m., multiple callers reported that a male was punching a female as he held her down on the sidewalk in front of a business in the 600 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and attempted to detain the male as he tried to flee the scene. He resisted and a CEW was deployed. The involved female also was detained. Both subjects were uncooperative, argumentative, and intoxicated. Three witnesses observed the male assaulting the female. The male was arrested for domestic violence, transported to the hospital for medical clearance, and taken into custody.
Hart House to Donate 100% of Sales to Boys & Girls Club
- Brad Haugaard
Valmont Does Christmas Right
Valmont Avenue in Monrovia always does it up well for Christmas. The whole street is a light show. (My photography does not do it justice.) I think it’s a lot better than Hastings Ranch. Drive north on Norumbega from Foothill and you’ll see this gigantic Christmas tree poking into the sky. That’s Valmont. If you cross a bridge, you’ve gone too far.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Grey & Cash
Lunch at Grey & Cash, on the west side of Myrtle just north of Lemon. Got the Jive Turkey sandwich for $13.50 and a latte for $4.75. I thought I’d save part of it for later but it was too good and I ate it all
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Historical Society Looking for New Members
The Legacy Project (see it here) already has nearly 7,000 historic documents and images available for viewing and downloading, with many more that need to be added. Burud, who succeeds former City Historian Steve Baker as president of the Society, said, "The Legacy Project is a fantastic resource for researching old homes and businesses and learning more about the city’s early days. It is also the basis for SteveBakersMonrovia.com, an Historical Society-supported web app that displays Legacy Project images and facts on a map of Monrovia.
"Our other major project," she said, "is the Anderson House, one of Monrovia's earliest homes. Sadly, it has been closed for several years because it needed a lot of repair. But now the roof has been replaced, the collapsing plaster on the ceiling completely fixed, and the interior and exterior have been painted. It will open again to the public in early 2023.
"We are eager to show what a Victorian parlor, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms were like – this time with even more authentic period furnishings. We also want to show off some of the incredible items recently retrieved from Steve Baker’s private collections -- historic maps, the first phone directories, rare books, photos and ephemera.
"There are so many great things we can do now that we’re over the hump with major repairs. We want to offer experiences with aspects of Victorian life, like letting kids discover how butter 'happens' by churning it themselves. And involving adults in helping us figure out how to preserve and share all of our new acquisitions.
"We need more people to be involved to accomplish these plans. So, I'd encourage Monrovians with an interest in the town's history to consider becoming a member of the Monrovia Historical Society. The annual membership fee is as low as $20. If you'd like to join us, please visit the membership page on our website, here."
- Brad Haugaard
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