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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.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2011
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2011
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia people
Athletes
Sneider, Harry
War veterans
Wieland, Bob--biography
Item ID
32704AN
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Newspaper Index
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California Philharmonic played its last concert at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, after 15 years of playing summer concerts there. Next year, the California Philharmonic will be playing at Santa Anita Park, where the amenities include indoor plumbing, a full liquor license and improved parking.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
California Philharmonic (Cal Phil)
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Vener, Victor
Item ID
32702AN
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Newspaper Index
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Heroic 90 year-old Santa Anita Park paddock guard John Shear will be featured on Horse Racing Television (HRTV) this Sunday, on the "Inside Information" documentary series. He saved a young girl from serious injury while doing his job.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2011
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2011
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Cable television
Heroes
Santa Anita Park-employees
Shear, John
Item ID
32706AN
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Newspaper Index
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Veteran paddock guard at Santa Anita Park, John Shear, will be honored on October 1, for his heroic act of shielding a 6-year-old girl from a runaway horse on March 12, 2011, with a race named "The John Shear Hero Purse." The race will include a winner's circle ceremony in which 90-year-old Shear will be recognized.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 2
Subjects
Awards -- honors -- recognitions
Heroes
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Shear, John
Item ID
32712AN
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Newspaper Index
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Sierra Madre hero John Shear was honored during opening weekend at Santa Anita Park. On March 12, 2011, the then 90-year-old British native John Shear saved a young girl's life at the track when a horse bolted in her direction.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 2
Subjects
Awards -- honors -- recognitions
Heroes
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Shear, John
Item ID
32766AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Elks Lodge, which is a non-profit charitable organization, has donated $5,590 since April 2011 to local organizations such as Arcadia High School baseball, City of Hope, Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Children's Wish Foundation and many more. The lodge has been located in Arcadia since 1957, at 27 West Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Elks Lodge
Charities
Organizations
Item ID
32728AN
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Newspaper Index
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Annual Taste of Arcadia, an Arcadia Chamber of Commerce event, will take place Monday, September 19 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. As always, a percentage of proceeds goes to three local non-profit organizations. This year, the beneficiaries are Assistance League of Arcadia, the Boy Scouts of America/Lucky Baldwin District, and the Arboretum Foundation.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce--Taste of Arcadia
Organizations
Item ID
32730AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital sponsors a free community open house on September 17 to celebrate the upcoming opening of its new patient tower. The hospital is at 300 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia. Related story on page 14.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Francis, Sue (photo)
Hale, Dick (photo)
Hale, Sue (photo)
Segal, Mickey (photo)
Item ID
32731AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012 is Tal Jones. He has taught in Arcadia schools for 27 years. He currently teaches Biology, Biophysical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Leadership and Specifically Designed Academic Instruction Science at Arcadia High School (photo).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2011
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Educators
Jones, Tal--biography
Teachers
Item ID
32738AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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On September 8, 2011, Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic had an emergency procedure to put a stent in one of his 3 major heart arteries. His Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery was 90-95% blocked. He was released from Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH) the following day and was back at AMH 24 hours later for a dedication ceremony of the new patient tower that has been under construction for some time now.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2011
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2011
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia mayors
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
32732AN
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Newspaper Index
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Several San Gabriel Valley teachers were honored last Friday at the annual Teachers of the Year Awards and Banquet given by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Talmage Jones, of Arcadia High School, was one of 16 County Teachers of the Year.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 29, 2011
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 29, 2011
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Awards
Educators
Jones, Talmage
Teachers
Item ID
32763AN
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Newspaper Index
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Six years ago after severe winter rains, Cal FEMA gave several grants to cities responsible for the maintenance of the road to Chantry Flats north into the foothills from Arcadia. Monrovia is responsible for a small segment of that road, but it has not yet been repaired. Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa explained that the initial grant was insufficient to pay for the repairs.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 29, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 29, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Chantry Flats
Monrovia
Ochoa, Scott
Roads
Item ID
32764AN
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Newspaper Index
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Construction of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension bridge, that will span the 210 Freeway, has begun. Preparation of the giant column supports included drilling over 100 feet into the ground. The 584-foot Gold Line bridge will take shape by December. It replaces an old railroad bridge across the freeway, which was built about 1969 and torn down in 1997, said Gary Baker, director of construction for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority. The bridge's design has been controversial, as some say it is not representative of the origins of the area. The entire bridge is slated to be finished summer 2012.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 3
Subjects
Bridges
Construction
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
Transportation
Item ID
32765AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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This year Arcadia Methodist Hospital Foundation's Crystal Ball honored Alan and Sandy Whitman.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 13, 2011
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 13, 2011
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital Foundation--Crystal Ball
Whitman, Alan
Whitman, Sandy
Item ID
32806AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School was locked down by Arcadia police for several hours on Tuesday, November 1. A note received by high school officials indicated that people would be killed on the campus that day. Students were released without incident. The investigation led Arcadia police to Holly Avenue Elementary School, which was on lockdown as well.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 3, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 3, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Arcadia High School--threats--lockdowns
Item ID
32830AN
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Newspaper Index
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Power outage outrage, takes it toll on customers. Thousands still without power in the San Gabriel Valley. Winds toppled a 140-year-old eucalyptus tree at Los Angeles County Arboretum, and Tim Phillips is pictured at the base of it. Damage estimates vary--Temple City alone expects cost to exceed $10 million.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 4, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 4, 8
Subjects
Disasters
Electricity
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Phillips, Tim
Trees
Utilities
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32937AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Spotlight on Beryl Burridge, an 89-year-old resident at the British Home in Sierra Madre. She is a volunteer at Arcadia Methodist Hospital Gift Shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 22, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 22, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Burridge, Beryl
Senior Citizens
Volunteers
Item ID
32947AN
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Newspaper Index
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The body of 41-year-old Monrovia woman Carina Yong-Yi Sun was found in a vehicle at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on January 9, 2012. The cause of death has tentatively been ruled suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 12, 2012
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 12, 2012
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Suicides
Sun, Carina Yong-Yi
Item ID
32975AN
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Newspaper Index
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The next Arcadia city council election in April will be an all-mail ballot, that is saving the city thousands of dollars. The five candidates for two seats are Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic, John Wuo, Sho Tay, Henry Nunez and Mary Dougherty.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 19, 2012
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 19, 2012
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council elections--2012
Dougherty, Mary
Kovacic, Gary
Nunez, Henry
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
32986AN
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Newspaper Index
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Historical background on plans to build a performing arts auditorium in Arcadia, starting in 1977-1978. The Arcadia Auditorium Foundation (AAF) was formed by Charles Gilb, Gloria Horstman and Joe Sargis. The building did not come to fruition but the money has supported music programs at Arcadia Unified School District over the years. Now that Measure I is funding a Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School, the AAF will fund the ending expenses of the construction. Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic has been a long-time advocate of an auditorium. See hard copy in VF "Arcadia Performing Arts Center."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 26, 2012
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 26, 2012
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Auditorium Foundation (AAF)
Auditoriums
Gilb, Charles
Horstman, Gloria
Kovacic, Gary
Performing Arts Center
Sargis, Joe
Item ID
32988AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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