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A new street in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been named Asher Court after Arcadia resident and World War II Veteran Fred Asher who saved the USS Blue at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25739
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Asher, Fred
World War II
Streets
Item ID
25939AN
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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
Newspaper
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 Arcadia Police Department sponsors a group of young people which is also sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and is known as the Arcadia Police Explorer Post #101.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25745
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 1996
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 1996
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Police Department
Boy Scouts of America
Explorer Post #101
Item ID
25945AN
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Recently opened Nevada Bob's, at 411C East Huntington, is the first corporate store in California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25748
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 1996
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 1996
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Stores - Nevada Bob's
Item ID
25948AN
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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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Arcadia citizens rally against Measure "M", the proposition on the November 5 ballot that would require a special election every time any non-racing activity is proposed for Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25803
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 1996
Pages
p. 1, 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 1996
Pages
p. 1, 3
Subjects
Measure "M"
Item ID
26003AN
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A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25774
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
25974AN
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The National Childhood Cancer Foundation has contributed $20,000 to the Arcadia Tournament of Roses to join forces in raising public awareness of childhood cancer. Survivors Emily Volk and Jeff Headley, both 8 years old, will ride on the Arcadia float in the Rose Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25782
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 1996
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Headley, Jeff
Volk, Emily
Item ID
25982AN
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Methodist Hospital Foundation completes its initial goal of $8 million for the Replacement Patient Tower Project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25786
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 1996
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Methodist Hospital
Fundraisers
Item ID
25986AN
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A profile of Ralph's Florist at 109 South First Avenue and original owner Ralph Yaish (Yack) and son Allen Yack.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 1997
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 1997
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Ralph's Florist
Streets - First Avenue
Yaish, Ralph
Yack, Allen
Item ID
26005AN
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Arcadia's old Eisenhower Field was re-dedicated as the Dennis Lojeski Field, kicking off the 1997 Santa Anita Little League.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25808
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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
Dennis Lojeski Field
Lojeski, Dennis
Item ID
26008AN
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A profile of Barbara's Beauty Supplies and Boutique and the owner, Barbara Pohlen Budd. Her store is located at 127 South First Avenue.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 1997
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 1997
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Barbara's Beauty Supplies and Boutique
Budd, Barbara Pohlen
First Avenue
Item ID
26009AN
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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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A profile of Orozco Jewelers at 203 South First Avenue and the owner, Richard Orozco.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25813
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 1997
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 1997
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Streets - First Avenue
Orozco Jewelers
Orozco, Richard
Item ID
26013AN
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation conducts fundraising efforts that enhance opportunities for students. Scholarships were awarded to five seniors and money was presented to AUSD.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25818
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 24, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 24, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Fundraisers
Item ID
26018AN
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In an attempt to produce permanent revenue enhancement, the City Council has agreed to go to ballot with a Fire Suppression District assessment which would ask property owners to tax themselves to achieve a balanced budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25828
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - 1990-1999
Budget
Fire Suppression District
Item ID
26028AN
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Arcadia resident Frank Jones helped save the life of Debora Del Moral in South Pasadena after seeing a fire at an apartment complex on Prospect Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25832
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Jones, Frank
Del Moral, Debora
Fires
Item ID
26032AN
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In an effort to increase public awareness of childhood cancer, the National Childhood Cancer Foundation will once again participate as a sponsor of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses with a child survivor riding on the float in the Rose Parade.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Item ID
26035AN
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Bob Elson collects carousel horses and keeps them on an all-wood carousel he built in the middle of his living room on Duarte Road.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Elson, Bob
Carousel Horses
Hobbies
Item ID
26043AN
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Lewis Homes Retail is purchasing Foulger Ford land which has been vacant for 5 years. The commercial development will include a market and stores.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25898
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Foulger Ford
Lewis Homes Retail
Item ID
26098AN
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