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The Arcadia Rotary Club has dedicated the conference room of the newly remodeled and expanded library in memory of the Methodist Hospital chaplain, Paul Johenk, who died in 1993. The article includes a profile of Johenk.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25785
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 1996
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 1996
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Johenk, Paul
Item ID
25985AN
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The library has new equipment for people with special needs. The "Reading Edge" scans printed text, converts it and then reads it aloud for those who are blind or visually impaired. The library also has a color video magnification system.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26378
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26578AN
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26870
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Library Foundation
Donations
Item ID
27070AN
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As part of National Police Week, a memorial ceremony was held at the Episcopal Church of Transfiguration in memory of those officers killed in 1998 in the line of duty. A photo of Albert Edward Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer ever killed in the line of duty, was on the altar.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26953
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 20, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 20, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Department
Matthies, Albert Edward
Item ID
27152AN
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Mary Young, who is serving her twelfth year on the City Council, announces her retirement.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25926
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 25, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 25, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Young, Mary
City Council - 1990-1999
Item ID
26126AN
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Store, located at the entrance to the beautifully renovated library, had its grand opening on October 28th.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25776
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
25976AN
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Festivities for the grand re-opening of the Arcadia Public Library will begin on November 19. The President of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Jesse Vanlandingham, is still seeking donations to cover interior details.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25762
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
25962AN
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Children's Storytime Tea at la-Tea-da raised funds for the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25743
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 1996
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 1996
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
la-Tea-da
Item ID
25943AN
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The family of Cathy LaCorte successfully blocked the parole of Richard Johnson who murdered Cathy and her boyfriend Bob Morton at Chantry Flat in 1976.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25770
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 1996
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
LaCorte, Cathy
Morton, Bob
Johnson, Richard
Murder
Item ID
25970AN
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Arcadia Police Officer's Association made a donation of $500 to the Arcadia Public Library Foundation to provide funds for interior furnishings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25811
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 27, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 27, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Police Officer's Association
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26011AN
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Arcadia High School is ranked among the top 12 schools in the nation at the National Science Bowl Competition.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26312
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 7, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 7, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia High School
National Science Bowl Competition
Item ID
26513AN
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The family of John Chan, the 44-year-old Arcadian who was killed by Lisa Welchert in a drunk driving traffic accident, filed a claim against the City because they feel the police officers left Welchert apparently passed out in her car and returned to their patrol cars, allowing her to escape from the police in her automobile.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26975
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa
Automobile Accident
Drunk Driving
Lawsuits
Murder
Item ID
27174AN
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Due to budget cuts, The Arcadia Fire Department will be evaluating whether services should be turned over to the county.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25893
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
October 16, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
October 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Budget
Item ID
26093AN
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The Arcadia Fire Fighters Association has funded and built a new puppet theater for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room of the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25799
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 1997
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p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 1997
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Arcadia Fire Fighters Association
Fire Department
Item ID
25999AN
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The library will reopen on Fridays beginning August 21st.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26397
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 30, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 30, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26597AN
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The Arcadia Police Department facility was originally constructed in 1956 and is now overcrowded and should be renovated or a new structure built.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25807
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Department
Police Station
Item ID
26007AN
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The family of Cathy LaCorte, who was shot in Chantry Flat on February 11, 1976, with her boyfriend, Bob Morton, is asking a parole board not to set the killer Richard Johnson free.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25766
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 1996
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
LaCorte, Cathy
Morton, Bob
Johnson, Richard
Murder
Item ID
25966AN
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Seven firefighters were hospitalized from injuries suffered in an Arcadia house fire at a White Oak Drive residence.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25907
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fires
Fire Department
Item ID
26107AN
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Keeping the library open on Saturday would require an additional $201,000 from the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26377
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 1998
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26577AN
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Obituary/death notice. Longtime library employee dies from automobile accident.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27160
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 30, 1999
Pages
p. 15
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 30, 1999
Pages
p. 15
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Hallett, Joan
Item ID
27358AN
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