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Obituary/death notice. Victor Vener, Cal Phil and Pasadena Pops founder, dies at 78. Vener brought outdoor concerts to the Santa Anita Park Race Track, The Arboretum, Descanso Gardens, Rose Bowl, and others.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36621
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 14
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 14
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Vener, Victor
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The Arcadia Business Association (ABA) has announced that the Arcadia Farmers Market will end. The reasons for closing are stated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26936
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 8, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 8, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Business Association
Business and Industry
Farmers Market
Item ID
27135AN
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The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce reached an agreement with Globenet Communications to create an Internet site for the Chamber.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25738
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Globenet Communications
Internet
Item ID
25938AN
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After 18 years of service, President/CEO Jana Costuma will be leaving the Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25930
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 1, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 1, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costuma, Jana
Item ID
26130AN
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Executive Director Jana Costuma retires after 18 years of service with the Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26385
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costuma, Jana
Item ID
26585AN
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A profile of Beth Costanza, the new executive director of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27146
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 14, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 14, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costanza, Beth
Item ID
27344AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has extended the summer concert series at the Arboretum for an additional five years. The California Philharmonic is under the direction of Victor Vener.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26418
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
California Philharmonic
Item ID
26618AN
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Taste of Arcadia Has Been Canceled. Last Thursday afternoon, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of Taste of Arcadia 2020, which would have been held on Sept. 28. The Taste of Arcadia is an annual event which showcases local food vendors and other businesses in a festive atmosphere at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Normally, the event sees over 1,500 members of the public attend to sip and sample food, wine and distilled liquors. This might be the first time the event has been canceled in its nearly 40 year history.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35818
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 16, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 16, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Taste of Arcadia
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Mary Young was named Arcadia's Senior Citizen of the Year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26323
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Young, Mary
Senior Citizens
Item ID
26524AN
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Controversy looms at the Chamber of Commerce about the chamber's policy on member awards and the size of its reserve, with questions coming from John Wuo. Wuo later resigned from Chamber Board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25892
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 1997
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 1997
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Wuo, John
Item ID
26092AN
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A profile of Dr. Mildred Burgdorf-Hennessy who has been named Superintendent designee for the Arcadia Unified School District and will replace current Superintendent Dr. Terrence M. Towner on his retirement August 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26885
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Burgdorf-Hennessy, Mildred
Towner, Terrence M.
Arcadia Unified School District
Schools
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
27085AN
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Arcadia ophthalmologist Dr. Bud Kurwa performed Radial Keratotomy surgeries and training while in India.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25736
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Kurwa, Dr. Bud
Eye Surgery
Item ID
25936AN
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A profile of Mike Gordon, Arcadia High School history teacher, who has been named AUSD Teacher of the Year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25757
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 1996
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 1996
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Gordon, Mike
Arcadia High School
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
25957AN
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Arcadia's Ken Burrows will serve as president for the 1999-2000 Tournament of Roses year. Burrows announced "Celebration 2000: Visions of the Future" as the theme for the 111th Rose Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26495
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 28, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 28, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Burrows, Ken
Item ID
26696AN
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Dennis Lojeski Field at Eisenhower Park, site of the Little League baseball field named in honor of Dr. Dennis Lojeski (1944-1996), was dedicated on January 12.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25798
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Dennis Lojeski Field
Lojeski, Dennis
Eisenhower Park
Item ID
25998AN
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The Festival of Bands winners are announced.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26478
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 26, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 26, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Festival of Bands
Arcadia High School marching band
Item ID
26679AN
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Bookstore fights to survive in middle of global pandemic. Karen Kropp, owner of The Book Rack in Arcadia, says she'll weather the pandemic storm for the love of reading. Kropp took over the business 17 years ago from original owner Pat Carlson, who started the business 35 years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35769
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2020
Pages
p. 1, 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2020
Pages
p. 1, 4
Subjects
The Book Rack
Bookstores
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Small business
Viruses
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The Arcadia Business Association joins "No" on Measure "M" campaign.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25773
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Measure "M"
Arcadia Business Association
Item ID
25973AN
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VACCO, one of Arcadia's oldest firms, is celebrating 50 years of business in the city. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, VACCO had an "oldest invoice" contest.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26488
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 7, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 7, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
VACCO Carpet, Upholstery and Drapery Cleaning
Item ID
26689AN
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The Arcadia Business Association is moving ahead with plans for a downtown Farmers' Market.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25929
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 8, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 8, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Business Association (ABA)
Farmers' Market
Item ID
26129AN
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