NorthPrimrose

Bearly Mentioned, But Important to Know

Neighbors:

Sunday morning we learned of a recent visit by a bear on Primrose.  Karen McKenzie, at the corner of Hillcrest and Primrose, tells us that Friday evening, around 9:30, her family returned from the Monrovia Wildcats football game.  She was in the house and looked out the window to check on them when she saw an "enormous" bear wander across her driveway, between the car and her house, and lumber on to Primrose.

Monrovia has long been known for bear activity, most famously Samson "the hot tub bear."  And, last Thanksgiving weekend, Eric Wilkerson from the 100 block came face-to-face with one on his own porch, as we recounted when we only did emails (before the blog).  Having a bear so close to the foothills is obviously not news.  But, having out so early is a bit disturbing, especially with family members in the drive way.

We suggest that you all be very careful, especially with pets and little ones about!!!

The Smartest Street in Monrovia?

Sunday morning, Robert and Teddy had a wonderful discussion with a neighbor who has lived in the area for several years. Karen McKenzie, who lives at Primrose and Hillcrest (technically on Hillcrest) passed along the interesting bit of news above, and then glowingly (if modestly) let us in on a bit of news we'd not heard before.

Daughter Megan McKenzie is presently in her Freshman year at Harvard University.  As impressive as that may be, consider this:  She is thought to be the only Monrovia HS graduate to ever attend the country's oldest university.

This is truly a great accomplishment, and forebodes great things for her future.

CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN!

Sarah Grace Wilkerson

Neighbors:

We are pleased to pass on the news from the Wilkersons that Sarah Grace joined us on October 11.  Mother and daughter (and sisters) are doing well.  Dad is running himself ragged with Alyssa and Victoria.

Congratulations!

If you'd like to contribute to a neighborhood present for the new little one, please drop us a line at northprimrose(at)gmail.com