Methodist Hospital Celebrates National Hospital Week
Nurse Wendy checks BMI (Body Mass Index) during Community Day at Metnodist Hospital on Monday. -Photos by Terry Miller Spotlights Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals National Hospital Week dates back to 1921. Launched to promote trust and goodwill among community members, it began as a celebration of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. Known as the [...]
Voter Registration Deadline is May 21 for June 5 Primary
Whether your voting interest in the upcoming June 5 California Primary is the Pasadena Unified School District charter amendment creating sub-districts, races for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the California Legislature, or the U.S. Senate and presidential contests, you first have to be registered to cast your ballot. With the June 5 [...]
Structure Fire on Live Oak Causes $150, 000 in Damages
On Friday, May 4, 2012, at 10:01 p.m. Arcadia Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of West Live Oak Avenue in the City of Arcadia. Engine 105, Engine 106, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105, along with fire apparatus from Monrovia and Los Angeles County Fire Departments responded [...]
Little Known Benefit Available for Older Veterans
Veterans of any age can get assistance from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) but a little known benefit is available for older Veteran’s. This benefit is called Improved Pension with aid and attendance. This benefit helps pay for assisted living, nursing home care and home care for veterans 65 years old or older [...]
Betty R. McWilliams named Executive Director of Foothill Unity Center, Inc.
Betty R. McWilliams – Courtesy Photo Foothill Unity Center Deputy Director Betty R. McWilliams has been chosen from a field of over 20 candidates to assume leadership of the organization effective June 4. McWilliamns succeeds Joan E. Whitenack, who is retiring after nearly 17 years as head of the agency. As a key member of [...]
Immaculate Conception Fiesta Time is Here
By Susan Motander Memorial Day Weekend means Fiesta Time at Immaculate Conception Church. This is the 41st annual fund raising event for the church. This year the theme is Polynesian Paradise, so break out your Hawaiian shirts and prepare to hula the night away. As usual there will be all kinds of great food (Our [...]
Chamber Sponsors a Chance to Taste Duarte
The Duarte Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Taste of Duarte and Business Expo on Wednesday, May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Westminster Gardens (1420 Santo Domingo Avenue) and will feature the band Cold Duck. Some of the restaurants which will be features ncluse B-Mam’s Teriyaki and Burgers, [...]
Monrovia Fire Fighters Annual Pancake Breakfast
By Susan Motander This Saturday, May 12, the Monrovia Fire Fighters will hold their annual pancake breakfast in honor of Fire Service Day. The breakfast will be held, as usual, at Station 101, 141 E. Lemon Ave., from 7- 11 a.m. The cost of the pancake and sausage breakfast is only $5 per person with [...]
Fountain to the Falls Race Requires Early Registration
By Susan Motander The city of Monrovia is sponsoring a Fountain to the Falls 7 mile run/walk in honor of Monrovia Day. This year the annual celebration of the founding of the city will begin with the race up to Monrovia Falls from Library Park on May 19. Pre-registration is required. The entry fee is [...]
Breakfast Fundraiser to Benefit MHS Students Attend National Competition
Four Monrovia High School students have qualified to participate in the National SkillsUSA competition to be held in Kansas City, Kansas, in June. In order to raise funds for travel expenses to the competition, a pancake breakfast fundraiser is being held at Applebee’s restaurant in Monrovia over Memorial Day Weekend. Tickets are and must be [...]
