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Women are stronger together. The Wandering Foot Quilt Guild meets in Arcadia. This group of women teaches quilting and gives back to the community by giving 50-70 items a month to USC Medical Center for low income people with illnesses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35502
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Brisendline, Marilyn
Charity
Quilting
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Newspaper Index
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Suspect in Arcadia murder-suicide leaves son a note. Couple was going through contentious divorce. Couple was identified as Mel Liu, 49, and Cherry Liu, 50 year old. Mel Liu left a letter to their 14 year old son trying to explain the fatal steps he took. Cherry Liu was well known through her work at Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Sierra Madre Senior Services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35251
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Liu, Cherry
Liu, Mel
Murder-suicide
Item ID
35440AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Rotary Club's second annual "Field of Honor" to display 1000 U.S. flags at Arcadia County Park to honor patriotism and those who have served our country and/or are special in our lives. Flags are $50.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34879
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 18, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 18, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Harbicht, Bob
Holidays-Memorial Day
Item ID
35069AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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More than 12,000 expected at 48th Annual Arcadia Invitational Track and Field Meet April 10 and April 11. This event brings together the best high school athletes from around the country and around the globe.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34147
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Arcadia Invitational Track and Field Meet
Runners
Sports
Item ID
34341AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School cross country runner Phillip Rocha receives most prestigious award in high school sports, the Gatorade Runner of the Year. He is the fastest runner in the country.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34435
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 28, 2016
Pages
p. 27
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 28, 2016
Pages
p. 27
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Rocha, Phillip
Item ID
34627AN
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Newspaper Index
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Dr. Sheng Chang has completed his three month term as mayor of Arcadia. For this centennial year, the position of mayor is a under rotation plan approved by the city council. Gary Kovacic will now be mayor for the next three months. Dr. Sheng Chang was honored as Arcadia's first Chinese-American mayor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31744
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Chang, Dr. Sheng
Chinese-Americans
Mayors
Item ID
31941AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A summary of the state of the library includes programs and statistics, and the promotion of Janet Sporleder to City Librarian.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30033
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Services
Statistics
Ross, Kent
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
30220AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As City Librarian Kent Ross retires, another experienced librarian, Janet Sporleder, will take over.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29740
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Librarian
Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010
Librarians
Sporleder, Janet
Ross, Kent
Library directors
Item ID
29926AN
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Newspaper Index
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The fatal fire that killed an Arcadia couple and seriously injured their six-year-old son remains under investigation. No names were released.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27173
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 20, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 20, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fires
Item ID
27371AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Janet Sporleder has been appointed City Librarian effective July 1, 2001. She replaces Kent Ross, who is retiring.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29739
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
City Librarian
Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010
Librarians
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
29924AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia couple Max and Cecelia Knell celebrate their 70th anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31705
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 20, 2007
Pages
p. 29
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 20, 2007
Pages
p. 29
Subjects
Anniversaries
Knell, Cecelia Gold
Knell, Max
Item ID
31902AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School students walk out Wednesday in solidarity with students around the country. Seventeen minutes to remember 17 victims of the school massacre in Parkland, Florida last month.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35117
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 6
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Gun control
Protests
School shootings
Item ID
35305AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Don Penman has been appointed to the position of Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director. Penman's background and duties are given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25935
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 15, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 15, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Employees - Penman, Don
Item ID
26135AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia couple, Bob and Shirley Wilson, celebrates 65 years of wedded bliss. They were married in 1951 at Church of the Good Shepherd in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34642
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 11, 2016
Pages
p.13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 11, 2016
Pages
p.13
Subjects
Anniversaries
Marriages
Wilson, Bob
Wilson, Shirley
Item ID
34834AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Foothills Middle School and Arcadia High School PTSA install new officers and Executive Board. Two articles include photographs. Janet Chew is the new president of Arcadia High School PTSA. Terry Leahy is the new president of Foothills Middle School PTSA.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31530
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 22 w/photos
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 22 w/photos
Subjects
Chew, Janet
Leahy, Terry
Phillippi, Lori
Item ID
31726AN
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Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 7, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
VACCO Carpet, Upholstery and Drapery Cleaning
Item ID
26689AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Bob Wieland, a 65-year-old Vietnam veteran who lost both legs in an explosion, is currently riding a hand-powered bicycle across the country and back to raise money for charities. In the 1980s, he walked across the country on his knuckles. He is an inspirational speaker.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32502
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2011
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2011
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia people
Athletes
Sneider, Harry
War veterans
Wieland, Bob--biography
Item ID
32704AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Understanding Our City Series : Background information on the newly appointed Deputy City Manager, Don Penman and description of his job.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26311
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 30, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 30, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Understanding Our City Series
Deputy City Manager
Penman, Don
Item ID
26512AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District school board refuses to reinstate James O'Brien as the cross country coach. The school board expressed appreciation for all the individuals who shared their perspectives on the Arcadia High School cross country program at the Board of Education meetings. Mr. O'Brien continues to be employed as a teacher at Arcadia High School. Coaching assignments are made on a year-to-year basis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33580
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--cross country
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education
O'Brien, James
Item ID
33775AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia boys soccer team wins Don Lugo Tournament. The article includes a photograph of the team and coach Ed Burke.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28912
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 4, 2001
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 4, 2001
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Don Lugo Invitational
Soccer teams --varsity--boys
Arcadia Team Sports
Item ID
29103AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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