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Sharing Arcadia history -- Larry Wilson comments on "Visions of Arcadia: a Centennial Anthology", edited by Gary Kovacic.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 26, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 26, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations - 2003
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
27146AN
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"Visions of Arcadia", the anthology of essays celebrating the city's centennial, will be out in time to be presented at the city's 100th birthday party on August 5. The book was edited by Councilman Gary Kovacic. The printing cost over $15,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
City of Arcadia - centennial
Essays
Item ID
31725AN
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"More Visions of Arcadia," a second volume of essays by Arcadians about Arcadia memories, edited by Gary Kovacic, is planned for a summer printing.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2013
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2013
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
33620AN
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Gary Kovacic is Arcadia's mayor for the third time. His first term was in 1998-1999 and his second term was in 2000-2001. In this, his third term, he is one of four out of the five Arcadia city council members rotating into the mayor's position during the 2003 Arcadia Centennial. The article includes biographical information.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Kovacic, Gary - biography
Mayors
Item ID
31944AN
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Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department is sponsoring the Annual Community Bike Ride on Saturday, May 3, 2014. In photo are Arcadia City Councilman Gary Kovacic, Barbara Kovacic, and Gary's mother Florence.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 2014
Pages
p. 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 2014
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Bicycling
Kovacic, Barbara
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
33965AN
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Arcadia's official city birthday party will be held August 5, a date that reflects the official declaration of Arcadia cityhood by the Board of Supervisors, back in 1903. The 100th birthday party includes a scavenger hunt, the release of the anthology "Visions of Arcadia," unveiling the bronze peacock statue at Peacock Corner, a mixer at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, and a birthday party at the Community Center. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 18, July 31, 2003.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Item ID
31940AN
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Locals are invited to document "A Day in the Life of Arcadia," by shooting pictures that reflect life in Arcadia. Photos will be part of an exhibit at the Arcadia Historical Museum to celebrate the city's centennial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25440
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Centennial Celebrations 2003
Item ID
25639AN
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69 year old Win Arn of Arcadia has published his theories on how older people may enjoy their later years through their mental activities and their attitudes in a book titled, "Characteristics of People who Live Long and Enjoy It."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1991
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1991
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Arn, Win
Item ID
562AN
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Arcadia Centennial banners are available for purchase at $125.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
24438AN
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Newspaper Index
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Calendar of events in celebration of Arcadia's centennial is printed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Events
Item ID
31350AN
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As part of the Centennial celebration, Gloria Horstman will review current books at the Arcadia Public Library. Horstman was an Arcadia school board member and served on the Library's Board of Trustees.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Horstman, Gloria
Centennial Celebration, 2003
Item ID
25156AN
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A black-tie centennial ball was held in Ayres Hall at Los Angeles County Arboretum, with a Greek theme. Dinner was catered by The Derby Restaurant. Pictured at Pamela Blackwood (Chairman of the Centennial Ball committee, George Fasching, Susan Guirguis, Mayor Gary Kovacic, Gail Marshall, Mickey Segal, John Wuo, Bob Margett, Jim Helms, Floretta Lauber, Robert Harbicht, Edward Butterworth and Charles Gilb.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 25, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 25, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia centennial--2003
Blackwood, Pamela
Butterworth, Edward
Fasching, George
Gilb, Charles
Guirguis, Susan
Harbicht, Robert
Helms, Jim
Kovacic, Gary
Lauber, Floretta
Margett, Bob
Marshall, Gail
Segal, Mickey
Wuo, John
Item ID
32927AN
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Arcadia's Centennial (1903-2003) approaches and the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission is planning on a year-long, citywide celebration for the city's 100th birthday. In photo, a baseball cap to commemorate the centennial, is on sale at Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33397
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial (1903-2003)
Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission
Community events
Item ID
33593AN
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Gary Kovacic, former mayor and current City Councilman of Arcadia, offes advice and life lessons to the class of 2005 in the Guest View section of the Opinion page.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 26, 2005
Pages
p. A20
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 26, 2005
Pages
p. A20
Subjects
Kovacic, Gary
Commencement addresses
Item ID
29757AN
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Arcadia celebrated 100 years of cityhood with a cameo appearance by Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, portrayed by John Reuter. Activities included a scavenger hunt, author book signing for Visions of Arcadia, and the unveiling of the bronze peacock topping the fountain. The peacock was sculpted by Dave Chapple.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25952
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia County Park
Reuter, John
Chapple, Dave
Item ID
26154AN
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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.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Chang, Dr. Sheng
Chinese-Americans
Mayors
Item ID
31941AN
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Councilman Bob Harbicht was named mayor by a unanimous vote of the City Council. Councilman Gary Kovacic was named mayor pro-tem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9556
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 1997
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 1997
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Mayors- Harbicht, Robert
City Council - 1990-1999 - Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
9511AN
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Book published by Helen Raitt

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1956
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1956
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Raitt, Helen
Item ID
3627AN
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Locals (seen in photo), including Mayor Gary Kovacic, completed the Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, a 500 mile ride.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29034
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2004
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2004
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa
Kovacic, Gary
Kovacic, Barbara
Lucas, Carig
Lucas, Diane
Green, Bob
Bicycles and bicycling
Item ID
29221AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident and LAUSD educator Jenny Lu writes book encouraging girls to enter STEM fields. Her book is titled Emma Ren: Robot Engineer and is aimed at children ages 4-8.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Arcadia residents
Lu, Jenny
Teachers
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