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LOCAL HISTORIAN REFLECTS ON MONROVIA SCHOOLS’ EARLY YEARS Steve BAKER sbaker@ci.monrovia.ca.us
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hat did the schools of Monrovia and an ancient Greek philosopher once have in common? They both made the profound statement, “The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” These words were first uttered by the fourth century B.C. philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, whose observations on human nature and behavior are as on target today as they were 24 centuries ago. And those words were prominently displayed above the entrance to the 1912 Monrovia City High School main building and later at the main entrance to the 1947 Social Science Building at Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School. But let’s go back a few years to the beginnings of public education in Monrovia. Monrovia was founded on May 17, 1886 by the Monrovia Land and Water Company and named after William N. Monroe, who settled here with his family in 1884. Monroe needed no introduction to the power of education; he was college educated and had taught school for two years in rural Iowa before enlisting in the Union Army after the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. He knew that any new community would be more attractive to potential residents if it offered the benefit of public education. So committed was he to public education that he paid for the first school out of his own pocket! We are indebted to J. H. Strine, superintendant of schools, for this early history of public education in Monrovia that appeared in his annual report for the year ending June 30, 1898: “The first public school in Monrovia was held in Barnes’ Hall during the school year 1886-7, with Mrs. J. T. Tuttle as teacher. It was supported by W. N. Monroe until the close of the term, May 2, 1887. On May 7 of the same year the County
Superintendent appointed W. N. Monroe, E. W. Little, and J. T. Tuttle trustees, and these elected Miss Vesta A. Olmstead teacher for the remainder of the year—May 10 to June 24, 1887. There were, during this time, 54 pupils enrolled. July 7, 1888 the Monrovia City School District was formed, as authorized by the Board of Supervisors. W. C. Badeau, E. P. Large, and U. Zimmerman were elected trustees. Jas. A. Foshay was made principal of the school, and the first term opened Sept. 17, 1888.” Other early accounts add that the school began in November of 1886 with 12 pupils and one teacher. The location of that first public school still exists—on the second floor of the venerable building at the northeast corner of Lemon and Myrtle avenues. As the school population increased, it outgrew Barnes’ Hall, making a separate public school building a necessity. The first school building was erected during the summer of 1887 at the southeast corner of Orange and Mayflower avenues, and was named the Orange Avenue School. (Orange Avenue is now known as Colorado Boulevard.) The building was constructed with funds provided through the premium sale of lots in the Bicknell Addition to the Town of Monrovia as well as supplemental funds provided by William Monroe. The two story building contained three classrooms on each floor and a centrally placed bell tower, and was designed in the popular Eastlake Style by local architect Luther R. Blair. Since the Orange Avenue School provided instruction for eight grades only, there was growing sentiment for the formation of a high school. On July 22, 1893, the electorate of Monrovia approved the formation of the Monrovia City High School District. Classes began that fall in two rooms on the second floor of the Orange Avenue School. Two years later the school had its first graduating class of two students:
Monrovia High School is reflected after a brief rain. MHS was conceived in 1927. – File photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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t was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was also, perhaps, the shortest city gig for Fire Chief Brad Dover. Technically, Dover served as Interim City Manager for only 10 days when the city appointed him Sept. 17 to step in after Oliver Chi stepped down on his way to the beach. On Friday after 4 p.m., Sept. 27, the City of Monrovia sent out a press release stating the decision was made and that Dylan Feik was to replace Oliver Chi for the top job in the city. Friday’s announcement caught some by surprise and felt it was premature to make the call BEFORE the regular council meeting on Oct. 1. The press release sent out by the city read through “thorough and extensive evaluation process, the City Council has identified Dylan Feik as their preferred candidate to serve as Monrovia’s next City Manager. Mr. Feik’s formal appointment will presented by the City Council at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1.” The Monrovia City Council unanimously voted Feik as its next city manager during the council meeting on Tuesday night. The City Council approved a threeyear employment agreement for Feik, effective no later than Nov. 15, which provides for a recurring one-year term renewal. Mr. Feik’s annual salary will begin at $210,000 per year, and he will receive a standard benefits package that includes
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e offer a course to kindergarten kids to learn to grow stem cells,” explained Dr. Victoria Fox at a recent meeting of MADIA Tech Launch (www. MADIAtech.org), during the organization’s monthly gathering of people interested in this area’s technology businesses. Dr. Fox is the president and co-founder of Pathways to Stem Cell Science (https:// stemcellpath.com/), a nonprofit education and research company established in Monrovia. Its mission is to “support the advancement of stem cell science and create real-world pathways to bioscience careers.” Both an educator and practicing research scientist, Fox is clearly passionate about her commitment to innovative education strategies and to the advancement of stem cell science. Her presentation to MADIA Tech
Launch could be described as Adventures in Stem Cell Science, as she explained her path to becoming an educator, research scientist, and founder of a non-profit organization. Raised in Great Britain where she obtained her PhD, Fox went on to become an assistant professor of research at the University of Southern California and was the director of the USC Stem Cell Core Facility where she created a hands-on training program to bring practical skills to bioscientists not only in academia, but to professional practitioners and even to high school students. She also served as the vice-chair of USC’s Embryonic Stem Cell Research Committee overseeing scientific and ethical merits of stem cell research. Fox is currently the CEO of PluriCORE, a stem cell consultation company, and she is a faculty course instructor at California State UniversityChannel Islands. But it is clear that her heart lies with the development of Pathways to Stem Cell Science. Pathways was nurtured at Lab Launch (https://lablaunch.org/), a
technology incubator located in Monrovia that is home to numerous startup biotech companies. The 11,000 square-foot facility provides office and meeting space as well as wet-lab facilities and access to shared equipment that would be cost-prohibitive for more start-ups. With a firmly held belief that current educational systems do not adequately prepare students for bioscience careers, Fox set out to create strategies that prepare students for real-world opportunities. Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting gives students a way to develop skills and practical knowledge which can be developed at the earliest stages of education. Pathways has developed a full range of courses and curriculum that starts with pre-kindergarten experiences and progresses through high school, college, graduate programs, and professional development. Among their many innovations is a mobile laboratory that can be brought in to elementary schools where kids can grow stem cells.
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BASH (Business Associates Social Hour) This event is taking place Oct. 8 at Studio Movie Grill from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. BASH is open to the community.
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Out of over 70,000 teachers in Los Angeles County, Arcadia Unified middle school music teacher Michael Danielson is one of only 16 teachers to be recognized as a 2019-20 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. Danielson, a 40-year teaching veteran with 32 years spent as a music teacher at First Avenue Middle School, was selected as Arcadia Unified’s 2019-20 Teacher of the Year, earning him entrance into the county-wide competition.
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PASADENA BOARD OF EDUCATION SEALS FATE OF 3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS In a 4-3 vote on Sept. 26 the Pasadena Unified School Board decided to close Franklin, Jefferson and Roosevelt elementary schools by the end of the school year. The decision was taken in response to declining enrollment and fiscal solvency.
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On Sept. 27, Santa Anita opened racing for the 2019 Autumn Meet. Protesters and supporters showed up on the second day of the meet to express their love of horse racing and to demand closure of the track, respectively. During the second day of racing a 3-year-old colt was euthanized after breaking down on the track.
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The City of Duarte will host the grand opening of Orange Blossom Park (1721 Third St.) on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with light refreshments, crafts and giveaways. The park now features a new play structure and benches, droughttolerant trees and plants, and a river rock wall.
The Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition has partnered with more than 20 local organizations and community leaders to put together a month-long calendar of more than 30 group walks, tours, strolls, crawls, and walk-a-thons. Details on the walks can be found at pasadenacsc.org/ walktober2019 as well as on their Facebook page, @ pasadenacsc.
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND KIDNAPPING ARREST IN ARCADIA On Monday, the Arcadia Police Department received a video link to a doorbell camera which captured video of an adult female being dragged and assaulted by a male suspect. Officers eventually located the severely injured female victim who had been held against her will inside a residence by her estranged boyfriend who was arrested without incident. He has been charged with suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, false imprisonment and other charges.
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley Presents a Calendar of Performances Throughout 2019-2020, each of CSArts-SGV’s 10 arts conservatories will spotlight the talents of the school’s aspiring young artists through more than 60 nights of musicals, exhibits, concerts and more. For a full list of events and to purchase tickets, visit sgv.csarts. net/boxoffice.
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MEET SAMSON AT MONROVIA FIRE & RESCUE’S OPEN HOUSE Monrovia Fire & Rescue introduced an official mascot, Samson, who will take an active role in embracing the department’s community outreach initiatives. Read More: Samson Is The New ‘Spokesbear’ For Monrovia Fire And Rescue “Our City has a rich history with Samson the Bear,” said Brad Dover, fire chief. “By identifying Samson as the department’s official mascot, we can better engage our community and spread our message of fire safety in an innovative and progressive way.” Samson will assist firefighters in spreading important fire safety topics including: home fire escape plan, emergency 9-1-1, fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and stop, drop and roll. Read More: Monrovia Fire & Rescue Observes 2019 Fire Prevention Week On Oct. 5, Monrovia Fire & Rescue will kick off Fire Prevention Week with an open house and a special appearance by Samson. Station 101, located on 141 E. Lemon Ave., will be opening its doors to the general public from 10 a.m. to
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2 p.m. Additionally, Monrovia Fire & Rescue will host a junior firefighter challenge— a course designed for kids to simulate firefighter drills—as well as an Auto Extrication demonstration. The demonstration will include tools and
procedures the department uses in order to extricate a patient from an automobile accident. Stay up to date with Samson on his fire prevention adventures by following him on Instagram and Facebook.
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Changing venue but by no means changing the quality and ingenuity of its prizewinning artists, Monrovia Association of Fine Arts will once again host its annual Fine Arts Show and ChalkFest in the park—in Station Square Park, to be exact. Co-hosted by the City of Monrovia, the event will feature more than 40 fine artists and 25 chalk artists to dazzle passersby on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Formerly held in Library Park, this event’s new Station Square location offers great festival amenities (picnic areas, new band shell, the historic Santa Fe Depot) as well as easy access from neighborhoods, the 210 freeway and the Gold Line. It features wide open walkways for the many Fine Arts booths and perfect chalk space under the modern, multi-faceted patio cover just west of the
historic Santa Fe Depot building. More chalk art will appear on the sidewalks next to the long water features that parallel the Gold Line tracks. Returning from their prize-winning turns at MAFA’s last ChalkFest are Leo Aguirre and Patti Llovera. Leo also won prizes (Most Inspirational and Best of Silent Auction) at this year’s prestigious Pasadena Chalk Festival, as did Nuria Martinez (Best Rendition of a Masterpiece), a new MAFA ChalkFest artist. This year’s show theme, “Art Changes the World,” was chosen by Featured Artist Anko Chang. Anko is a talented fine artist and oil painter. Growing up in Taiwan, she has been painting since the age of 4, participating in many competitions (and often winning them)
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Sept. 19 At 7:17 a.m., a resident in the 900 block of Monterey called to report her vehicle was taken sometime during the night. She parked her vehicle in her designated parking stall the night before. When she came out in the morning, she discovered it was missing. Investigation continuing. At 9:50 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 300 block of Oakcliff. The resident called to report her boyfriend’s vehicle had been vandalized sometime during the night. The suspect scratched the female residents name into the paint of the vehicle. Investigation continuing. At 2:50 p.m., a caller reported a male subject lying on the sidewalk with an empty beer can next to him in the 400 block of W. Duarte. Officers arrived and conducted a welfare check on the individual. He was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested for public
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pipe belonging to the driver. Both subjects were arrested.
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At 8:46 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 500 block of W. Huntington when he saw two subjects, one of which he recognized from prior contacts. A computer check revealed the subject had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. The subjects were stopped. The other subject consented to a search and heroin was found in her possession. Both subjects were arrested.
At 12:07 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Live Oak when he saw two vehicles racing southbound at a high rate of speed. The officer radioed another officer who was blocks ahead of the racing vehicles. That officer observed the vehicles still travelling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was found to be intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, he was arrested for DUI. The driver was arrested and held for a sobering period. At 3:38 a.m., a driver was reported passed out behind the wheel in a parking lot in the 400 block of W. Foothill. Officers responded and located the vehicle. There were two occupants inside. The driver had not been drinking. The passenger was found to have a nobail warrant and a consent search of the vehicle revealed a methamphetamine
Sept. 21 at 5:51 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called to report a male subject had concealed merchandise and left the store without paying for the items. Officers arrived and located the subject. The property was recovered and the subject was placed under private person’s arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. Sept. 22 At 8:48 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop for
a vehicle code violation. He contacted the driver and explained the reason he was stopped. A computer check revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The driver was arrested and taken into custody for the warrant. Sept. 23 At 7:56 a.m., a caller reported an injury traffic collision in the 100 block of W. Duarte. A motorist was traveling east on Duarte and stopped at a red light. Another motorist also traveling east did not stop in time and rear ended the vehicle in front of him. One of the drivers complained of pain. The driver at fault was issued a citation.
At 12:38 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana called to report his vehicle was taken from the front of his residence. He last saw his vehicle on Saturday morning at his residence when he left for the weekend. When he returned, his vehicle was gone. All of the keys were accounted for and he didn’t give anyone permission to take it. Investigation continuing. At 1:20 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1400 block of S. Shamrock called police to report a subject that came into the business and produced a fraudulent check. It wasn’t learned until after the subject left that the check was fraudulent. Investigation continuing.
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At 12:25 a.m., officers were on patrol near Library Park in the 300 block of S. Myrtle when they saw two subjects in the park after hours, which is a violation of the Monrovia Municipal Code. The two subjects were detained and issued citations.
At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 800 block of S. Ivy. The caller told police that he loaded up a U-Haul truck for a local resident and left it parked overnight in front of the residence. He returned the next morning and the vehicle was not there. The truck was located later in East Los Angeles and the con-
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tents were gone. The investigation is continuing. At 5:24 p.m., an intoxicated male subject was reported in the 100 block of W. Lemon. Officers responded and located the subject, who was found to be extremely intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety. He was arrested and held for a sobering period. At 5:51 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called to report a male subject had concealed merchandise and left the store without paying for the items. Officers arrived and located the subject. The property was recovered and the subject was placed under private person’s arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. Sept. 25 At 12:25 a.m., officers were on patrol near Library Park in the 300 block of S. Myrtle when they saw two subjects in the park after hours, which is a violation of the Monrovia Municipal Code. The two subjects were detained and issued citations.
LEGALS
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Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com Monrovia City Notices NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 5 Project No. C-3104 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date. INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - The 2015 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference. SCOPE OF WORK - The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer. The Project Includes: Rehabilitation of Well No. 5: Location of well is at 2610 South California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016. General Tasks include removing well pump motor, column, shaft, pump assembly and associated equipment. Refurbishing (Option 1.) or Replacing with new (Option 2) various well components and reinstalling well pump motor, column, shaft, pump assembly and associated equipment back into well. Traffic control and public notification, mobilization, demobilization, bond and insurance. The Engineer’s Estimated for this project is: Base Bid with Option 1 = $168,755.00 Base Bid with Option 2 = $203,455.00 Base Bid with applicable portions of Option 2 and with Option 3 = $242,705.00 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS - Project Bid Documents, on a Compact Disc (CD), may be picked up at the Public Works Department, 600 South Mountain Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 9325575, by paying a non-refundable fee of $32.00 per CD. Bid Documents, on CD, will be mailed by U.S. Mail for an additional charge of $15.00 per CD or sent by an express delivery service using the bidder’s account number or the bidder must pay the City in advance for the express service delivery. The City cannot guarantee the timeliness of mail or express delivery. Please call (626) 932-5575 to order a CD. The City must receive payment before the Contract Documents will be provided. FACSIMILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS - Bidders shall supply the City Engineer with a facsimile number and email address to facilitate transmission of Addenda and other information related to these Contract Documents. If the Addenda and other information are emailed, the City shall also send all documents by facsimile or U.S. Mail. Failure to provide such a facsimile number and email address may result in late notification. The City does not guarantee that it will provide any information by facsimile, email, or both. A Bidder shall be responsible for all Addenda regardless of whether Bidder received any such fax or email, and a Bidder shall have no recourse due to not receiving such facsimile, email or both. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT - A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at City of Monrovia Public Works Building at 600 South Mountain Ave. Every Potential Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting and project site. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid. REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and
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1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]. PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work”. The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. BONDS - Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check, or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverage, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law. LICENSES - Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class “A” (General Engineering) or Class “C-57” (Water Well) Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor will be required to obtain a current City business license. RETENTION SUBSTITUTION - Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney. TRADE NAMES OR EQUALS - Requests to substitute an equivalent item for a brand or trade name item must be made by written request submitted no later than fourteen days (14) Days before the Bid submission deadline. Requests received after this time shall not be considered. Requests shall clearly describe the product for which approval is requested, including all data necessary to demonstrate acceptability. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $400.00 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents. BIDDING PROCESS - The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk Publish September 26 and October 3, 2019 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Black history month is not only celebrated in the United States. According to the official website of Black History Month 2015, the U.K. first recognized October as Black History Month in 1987, about a decade after it stretched from a week to a month-long celebration in the U.S. Source: Original article by Jordyn Holman via Huffington Post — huffingtonpost.com/jordyn-holman/blackhistory-month-the-b_b_6743604.html
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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October 4 – October 10
Friday - Oct 4 1776 Oktoberfest at The 1776, Oct. 4-6 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (504 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). There will be fall beers, steins, Bavarian food and giveaways all weekend. Admission is free. For more information, visit @the1776 on Facebook. – MONROVIA Adult Coloring Night at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Oct. 4 from 6-9 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring for adults. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information, visit @PacificPlateBrewing on Facebook. – MONROVIA
Saturday - Oct 5 Cowboy Casino Night to Support Wounded Warrior Project, Oct. 5 from 6-11 p.m. (1435 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). There will be live country music, drinks, games, blackjack, craps, roulette and poker. Tickets are $60. For more information, visit Eventbrite. com. – MONROVIA The 44s at Copper Still Grill, Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m. (610 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Enjoy some live blues. Tickets start at $12. For more information, visit cadillaczackpresents.com. – MONROVIA Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Park, Oct. 5 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ().Grab a trackside seat and enjoy a thrilling day of Thoroughbred racing with an Oktoberfest spin: traditional Oktoberfest lawn games, music from the Bavarian Wunderband and competitions aplenty including stein holding, horn blowing and more. A general admission pass is $35.
For more information, visit santaanita.com. – ARCADIA
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only to discover they’re nothing like their profile – Relish offers an alternative. Tickets are $29.95. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. – PASADENA
Maki Mae Concert Tour at The Gamble House, Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. (4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103). International soprano and virtuoso violinist Maki Mae has performed for Queen Paolo of Belgium, Clint Eastwood, at Cannes Film Festival, and other major events around the world. Tickets are $75. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. – PASADENA
ATC Presents: An Evening With Aisha Alfa at The Ice House, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA. 91106).Aisha was a Stand Up NBC finalist, won Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day Job and was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Breakout Artist. General admission is $5. For more information, visit icehousecomedy.com. – PASADENA
Monday - Oct 7 Orange Chocolate Chip Scones and Cheese Biscuits at Sauté Culinary Academy, Oct. 7 from 6-9 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). The focus of this hands-on class is to teach the basics of the cut-in method, how and why it works, and when to use it. Tickets are $85. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. – MONROVIA Mending Monday at Wingwalker Brewing, Oct. 7 from 7-9 p.m. (235 W. Maple Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Bring in your hand sewing, mending, and clothing/housewares/ soft toys that need repair and learn fast hand sewing repair methods, hems, and closures. The class is $30. For more information, visit dreamsbymachine.com/classes. – MONROVIA
Tuesday - Oct 8 Speed Dating at White Horse Lounge, Oct. 8 from 8-10 p.m. (41 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105). If you’re tired of online dating, exhausted by meeting someone
Type II Diabetes Dinner Seminar at Courtyard Marriott, Oct. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (700 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016). Join the founders of So. Cal Integrated Health Center, as they host an informational dinner seminar that is free to the public. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. – MONROVIA
Wednesday - Oct 9 Culture and Conversation at Monrovia Public Library, Oct. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Practice speaking English by discussing and reading the ‘News for You’ weekly newspaper in a friendly and relaxed setting. Participation is free. For more information, call (626) 256-8273. – MONROVIA
Thursday - Oct 10 Paint & Pint Night at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Laugh, paint, drink! Tickets are $30 and include all supplies and a pint. For more information, visit store. mtlowebrewing.com. – ARCADIA
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Monrovia’s Studio Movie Grill Listings: Oct. 4 – Oct. 9 Abominable (PG) When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him “Everest” and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish (Eddie Izzard), a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson) to help Everest get home. Oct. 4-6: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Oct. 7-8: 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Oct. 9: 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Downton Abbey (PG) The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. Oct. 4-6: 10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Oct. 7-9: 1 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Joker (R) Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker” stars Oscar nominee
Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and is directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips. “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale. Oct. 4-6: 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m. Oct. 7-8: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m., Oct. 9: 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m. Rambo: Last Blood (R) Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. Oct. 4-6: 12 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 11 p.m. Oct. 7-9: 2:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
Hustlers (R) Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article, Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. Oct. 4-6: 10:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m. Oct. 7-9: 1:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 10:30 p.m. It: Chapter Two (R) Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Oct. 4-6: 10 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 10 p.m. Oct. 7-9: 2 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 10 p.m. Ad Astra (PG-13) Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. Oct. 4-6: 11:45 a.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Oct. 7-9: 3:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
EDUCATION
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NO MONROVIA STUDENT IS AN ISLAND ENTIRE OF ITSELF Susan MOTANDER motander@yahoo.com
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e are student centered in this district,” said Dr. Katherine Thorossian, superintendent of schools. “It is our reason for being, the staff, administration and board.” In a wide-ranging discussion of the school district, the superintendent pointed to the multiple focuses of the school: academic rigor, character development, athletic process, as well as community involvement. She also pointed out the fact that the staff does everything it can encourage students in pursuing all their interests. “To that end, we are encouraging our students to be proficient at coding,” she said. “We want our graduates to be the ones creating new programs and games rather than merely using them. It is the future. We want all our students to pursue and explore all their options.” There is no lack of
support for students in the district. A lot of that assistance comes not just from the district staff, but also from the community. For example, under a partnership with Monrovia Reads there is the pro-active tutoring program to assist students at all levels. Oak Crest Institute of Science has a summer program using older students to assist younger ones with hands on laboratory experience. During the summer months the School District itself has two summer programs for students falling behind in two areas: reading and math. Camp Read-A-Lot stresses
getting students to grade level in reading; Camp Infinity focuses on the same situation in math. Last year the students in each program made great strides. There is even a tutoring program two afternoons a week at the Monrovia Library supported by the Library Foundation and the Library staff. There are even peer tutors at the high school with students in honors programs helping those struggling in the same subjects. Even the Police Department is involved with the community resource officer program, in essence a cop on campus. One thing of which Dr. Thorossian is especially proud is the community service required for graduation. “This community helps our students in so many ways; this is one way we can give back to the community.” Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com, under Education
BUSINESS
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Should I Sell Now? Heidi Bloks, Realtor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties
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s a Realtor, and a Monrovia native, I am often asked the question, “Is this the right time to sell?” Looking at the numbers, the answer is yes. California median prices have reached an all-time high and single-family homes had the biggest gain in 10 months. (1) Locally, as of Oct. 1, there are sixty-two homes active on the market in Monrovia. Prices range from $485,000 to $4.89 million. The average price per square-foot is $512.68. There are an additional thirty-three homes in escrow. Twenty-one homes sold in the month of September compared to thirty in August. The average days on the market is 31 days and the average price per square-foot is $531.76. This is up from last year’s $508.43 per square-foot. The average list price is $715,660 with
an average sale price of $722,131. (2) Pair that with interest rates below 4% and you have an optimal time to sell a home in Monrovia. Although it is a great time in general to sell, do you think it is the right time for you? For most of us, our home is our largest financial investment. Therefore, before deciding to put a sign in the front yard, pause and ask yourself a few questions. First, if you sell, where will you go? I am sure it is no surprise to anyone that California is one of the most expensive states to live in. As the cost of housing continues to rise, sellers are finding it more and more difficult to find a replacement home that provides what they want at a price they can afford. Many are deciding to stay put and wait. Because of this, the market has seen historically low inventory for the past 3 years. With less on the market for buyers to bid on, prices have risen. More buyers than sellers equal higher prices. Another factor to consider before you think of selling your home is how much equity you
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have in your home and will you be subject to capital gains tax. Equity is the amount your home is worth minus the amount you owe on it; your gains. If you sell a home and do not reinvest, you may be subject to capital gains tax. To determine what your taxable gain is, take the sale price, minus what you paid for it, the costs accrued to sell it, and the repairs and upgrades you put in the home. Anything left is your gains (profit); and it may be subject to capital gains
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tax. Through the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, a married couple, filing joint taxes, has a $500,000 exemption from long term capital gains tax and an individual has a $250,000 exemption. To qualify, you must have owned your home and used it as your main residence for at least two years of the 5-year period before you sell it. And, you must not have excluded another home from capital gains tax in the 2-year period before selling the home. (3) In most states, the exemption is large enough to cover any capital gains tax. Not here in California. We are blessed with high equity build up on our homes; but we also must pay for it. If you have owned your home for 20+ years, you will most likely have additional equity that is subject to capital gains. Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com, under Business
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HEALTH ADVICE WITH STAN: 6 TIPS TO DEAL WITH A BULLY IN YOUR LIFE
Career Corner: Learning is the New Loyalty Stan POPOVICH
Angela COPELAND,
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recently heard a saying that stuck with me: "Learning is the new loyalty." Hearing this phrase, it felt like the record stopped. Everything was quiet for a moment while I contemplated just how much I agree. Often, I hear from young job seekers who are confused. Their parents have told them not to switch jobs. They've been advised to stay at one job for many years. It will offer stability. It will offer a retirement. Employers will respect you for staying at one place for a long period of time. Companies don't want job hoppers. This was true when your parents were starting their careers. But, for the most part, it's not the case anymore. Employers are quick to lay off workers. They often don't promote
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from within. And, many are happy to hire someone new from the outside that is more up to date on technology or industry trends. So, what's a job seeker to do? Companies value you being up to date on your work related skills more than they value you staying at a job for 10 or more years. It doesn't mean you should change jobs every six months. But, don't stay in a job for too long. You may wonder
how long is too long. Ask yourself these questions. Am I still learning? Am I still growing? Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com, under Opinion
Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
ave you ever been bullied at your job or in your personal life? Do you currently know someone who is being bullied? A person who is being bullied has higher rates of depression and anxiety which can be a factor in a person’s life. As a result, here are some suggestions on how to deal with a bully and how to get them to stop bothering you. 1. Show People That You Are Confident In Yourself It is important to believe in yourself and display confidence when dealing with others. Bullies tend to bother people who are unsure about themselves so it is important that other people know that you have a lot of self-confidence. This will prevent a bully from targeting you. 2. Always Stand Up For Yourself Always stand your
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ground when dealing with conflict from others. Let people know that you will stand up for yourself when some people get on your case. This will show others that you will not sit by and be bullied without doing anything about it. This will make the bullies think twice before bothering you. 3. There Is Safety In Numbers If you can, it is good to hang out with a group of friends whether it is at your job or in your personal life. A bully will tend to go after somebody who is alone and by themselves.
Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com, under Opinion Stan
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graduate and the nationally known anxiety author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear”. Stan has over 20 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety. For free mental health advice visit Stan’s website at managingfear.com. The above is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Mr. Popovich is not a medical professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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FCC Vote Endangers Monrovia’s Community Media of the Foothills Rene Delgado Chair of Community Media of the Foothills
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oes freedom of speech matter to you? A recent FCC vote modifying long standing cable franchise fees will benefit major cable operators at the expense of funding for educational public access media centers like Monrovia’s Community Media of the Foothills (CMF), home of KGEM studio. With the need for local media representation more urgent than ever, it’s time to acknowledge how vital this unsung hero of public, educational and governmental broadcasting is to our community. For over three decades, CMF has operated three public access television stations: KGEM, KGOV, and KMAC. Thanks to the wisdom of Monrovia’s city leaders, community advocates and the Cable Franchise Users Act of 1984, our city dedicated funds received from cable franchises to the establishment of Community Media of the Foothills, a nonprofit corporation to protect your first amendment right to free speech by ensuring citizen access to the broadcast airwaves without city or commercial influence. Here is just a brief glimpse into the hundreds of hours of local content produced by CMF. Can’t make the city council, planning commission, or school board meetings? Watch them from home on KGEM (channel 3) or KGOV (channel
98). Would you like to see your child’s performance in the holiday parade? View it on KGEM-TV’s YouTube channel. Want to know what’s going on in town this month, or listen to current and cultural exchanges between local residents? Check out KGEM or KMAC (Channel 99). As you can see, CMF holds a unique place in the local media landscape by providing broadcast coverage for municipal transparency and a home for non-commercial voices and opinions to be seen and heard in the public square on television and on digital platforms. Why, you may ask, would an all-volunteer board of directors, citizen producers, and community leaders care so much about providing access and inclusion for “everyday” people to broadcast their voices? For me, it’s simply a matter of preserving our freedom of speech in the public commons, namely the public airwaves, that we all have a stake and share in. Preserving this cultural legacy requires that we as neighbors, viewers, and contributors engage fully and actively in making sure equal access for local voices continues to thrive for decades to come. What can you do to participate in or support Community Media of the Foothills and ensure this community resource doesn’t evaporate? You can run for a board of directors position, produce a show of your own, volunteer as crew, and yes, you can also make a tax deductible donation.
KGEM routinely broadcasts community events like this Monrovia High School graduation in June. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @CommunityMediaOfTheFoothills
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Carroll Fowler and Ida Whittington, both of whom went on to higher education. The year 1903 saw the construction of the Ivy Avenue School, located where Clifton Middle School is today. That building was intended for an elementary school, but it ended up as shared space with the high school, since the high school had outgrown its original home at the Orange Avenue School but could not afford its own building. The high school rented space until 1910, when it was able to purchase the site for $50,000 with the proceeds of a bond measure
and the location became a high school campus only. The bond measure also made possible what was touted as a polytechnic high school building in a newspaper article published in 1910. The new building, designed by the Los Angeles firm of Allison & Allison, was completed in 1912 and served until 1929 when the high school moved to its present location. And it was that building that bore the quotation from Diogenes. The southeastern quadrant of Monrovia received a school building in 1907 with the completion of the Charlotte Avenue School, located on what is now Canyon Boulevard. It
housed eight grades in a two story brick building of artistic design located on a campus lined with mature pepper trees. The following year a two-room school building was constructed on Linwood Avenue where Vons is today. That building, together with a second building designed to match the first, later served as the headquarters for the Monrovia City School District. And the final school building constructed in the early years of the 20th century, in response to the active growth of Monrovia after 1904, was the Wild Rose Avenue School, completed in 1912. As it neared its 30th
year of service to education in Monrovia, the Orange Avenue School was showing definite signs of wear and tear. Mamie Norene Maag, who served as principal at Orange Avenue from 1915 to 1927, recalled in a 1955 interview how the old building would shake as students rushed up the worn, rutted stairs and how bats from the bell tower would make their way into the classrooms, emerging from behind pictures at inopportune moments. She also recalled how it took three attempts to pass a bond measure to replace the old building with a new one. The old building succumbed to progress in
1917 and was replaced with a building designed by local architect Frank O. Eager. His creation was Native American inspired, and presaged the Aztec Hotel of 1925. After 30 years of service the bell in the tower was retired as well. It spent a 47-year hiatus in the school district warehouse and then was installed in a tower once again—this time at Monrovia High School. The Roaring Twenties roared in Monrovia as well as nationally. Both Duarte and Arcadia voted to join the Monrovia City High School District, lacking the ability to support high school districts of their own. The elementary school population of
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Monrovia roared as well, growing to such a degree that two new schools were necessary. In the northern section of Monrovia, houses were replacing orange trees and Mayflower School was placed in service, opening its doors in 1925. And in the southern section of Monrovia, growth was taking place as well. Santa Fe School, named after the adjacent Santa Fe Railroad, opened in 1927. Both new schools housed grades first through eighth. Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com under Feature
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ollowing a disappointing four-set loss to the Arcadia Apaches, Monrovia High School's girls volleyball team took care of business on Tuesday, defeating the Blair Vikings in three straight sets on the Vikings home court. The win advances the Wildcats to a 9-10-2 record, while Blair now falls to 1-5 overall. MHS dominated from the get-go, winning the first set 25-7, which was followed by yet another strong set in which they won 25-6. By the end of the game, the Wildcats outscored their opponents 75-25. The team, in total, collected 24 kills on the night. Junior Siena Andrews and senior Anaya Berry led the team each with four kills. Along with Berry and Andrews, a total of six more players earned at least two kills. Andrews also dominated at the front of the net defensively, acquiring the team's only four blocks throughout the contest. Sophomore Libero had
This is now the fourth time the Wildcats have been able to sweep its opponents in three sets all season, and it is the first time MHS has accomplished this feat in league play. – Courtesy photo / Facebook@Monrovia GirlsVolleyball
a phenomenal game defensively, earning 12 digs by the end of the matchup. The same can be said about sophomore setter Jessica Mitchell, as she assisted 18 of the total 24 kills. For Mitchell, that now makes it 21 straight games where she has earned 15 or more assists. Quite possibly the biggest factor towards the Wildcats sweeping the Vikings was their consis-
tent serving. The team averaged 11 aces per set after collecting a total of 33 aces out of the 74 serves seen by Monrovia. Eight of MHS's servers earned at least one ace, and junior Juliana Castaneda led the team with 11 in total. Before this contest against Blair, her previous high on the season was six against Pasadena High School. This is now the fourth time the Wildcats have
been able to sweep its opponents in three sets all season, and it is the first time MHS has accomplished this feat in league play. Following the contest, the 3-2 Wildcats are now ranked fourth in the Rio Hondo Valley Standings. They are above San Marino, Temple City and Blair who all own a 0-3 to start the season. However, MHS is below La Canada, South
Pasadena and Christopher who collectively own a 13-1 record. Their next game will be yet another league matchup, this time against the Temple City Rams. Although the Rams have lost every league matchup thus far, they started their season incredibly strong winning five straight games to begin their campaign. The game will be played on Oct. 3 at Temple City
High School in Temple City, Calif. It is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Stats Kills: Andrews, Siena - 4 Berry, Anaya - 4 Carius, Katelyn - 3 Dowell, Amber - 3 Castaneda, Juliana - 2 Corrazelli, Alyssa - 2 Mitchell, Jessica - 2 Shaw, Amber - 2 Brandley, Taylor - 1 Dedeaux, Jadyn - 1 Aces: Castaneda, Juliana - 11 Friedenberg, Audrey - 5 Andrews, Siena - 4 Corrazelli, Alyssa - 4 Dowell, Amber - 4 Mitchell, Jessica - 2 Shaw, Amber - 2 Rodriquez, Olivia - 1 Blocks: Andrews, Siena - 4 Digs: Castaneda, Juliana - 12 Shaw, Amber - 7 Berry, Anaya - 3 Rodriquez, Olivia - 3 De La Rosa, Jasmine - 2 Mitchell, Jessica - 2 Friedenberg, Audrey - 1 Assists: Mitchell, Jessica - 18 Friedenberg, Audrey - 3 Castaneda, Juliana - 2 Corrazelli, Alyssa - 1
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