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Senior Citizen of the Year

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Contents: 1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994. 2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973. 3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974. 4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975. 5. …

Contents: 1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994.; 2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973.; 3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974.; 4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975.; 5. Hilda Raymond, Henry Horst top seniors. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1976.; 6. Honored senior says her golden years were the 1930s. (Cay Mortenson) Arcadia Tribune May 15, 1977.; 7. Secret for Senior of the Year: years of giving, lots of heart. (Marie Percy) Arcadia Tribune April 6, 1978.; 8. Francis Canny goes where she's needed. Arcadia Tribune March 18, 1979.; 9. John Joseph keeps moving. Arcadia Tribune March 22, 1979.; 10. Lurie: age is a state of mind. (Lee Lurie) Arcadia Tribune March 20, 1980.; 11. Genevieve Bloom: harmonious choice for Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1981.; 12. Shaw honored as Arcadia's Senior Citizen of the Year. (Warren Shaw) Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1982.; 13. Mrs. Natalie Dwight named Arcadia's 1983 Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 26, 1983.; 14. Mrs. Dorothy L. Eggleston is chosen Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1984.; 15. Isabel Hooten selected as Arcadia's Senior of the Year. Arcadia Highlander May 14, 1986.; 16. William Dillon and Josephine Duckwall City's top seniors. Arcadia Highlander May 6, 1987.; 17. Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors luncheon honors Bob Bane, the City of Arcadia Senior of the Year. Biographical notes. Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.; 18. Arcadia Rotary Club's salute to seniors luncheon honors Glynna Harper as 2014 Senior Citizen of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 29, 2014.; 19. Arcadia Rotary Club, annual Rotary salute to Seniors, May 12, 2015, honoring Senior Citizens of the Year--Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer.; 20. Arcadia Rotary Club honors Mary Hansen as the City of Arcadia 2018 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 24, 2018.; 21. Arcadia Rotary Club annual salute to seniors, May 10, 2016 program presents 2016 Senior of the Year Carol Libby, with picture of Carol Libby at the Hugo Reid Family Statue.; 22. Arcadia Rotary Club's Salute to Seniors Luncheon honoring Lee Shimmin, 2019 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, April 6, 2019.; 23. City of Arcadia 2021 Senior of the Year is Elizabeth Renfrew. San Gabriel Valley Examiner, March 31, 2022.; 24. Marilyn Daleo named Arcadia's 2022 Senior of The Year. Mountain View News, April 22, 2023.

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year

Item ID: 232AF

Collection: Subject Files

Senior Citizen Services

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Contents: 1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…

Contents: 1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.; 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.; 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.; 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.; 5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).

Subjects: Senior Citizen Services

Item ID: 2AF

Collection: Subject Files

Senior Citizen Housing

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Contents: 1. Retirement hotel approved. Arcadia Highlander November 28, 1984 with photo. 2. Brochure for Santa Anita Retirement and Assisted Living Center located on the border of Arcadia and Temple City at 5600 Gracewood Avenue. c.2001. 3. Brochure for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel located at 720 W.…

Contents: 1. Retirement hotel approved. Arcadia Highlander November 28, 1984 with photo.; 2. Brochure for Santa Anita Retirement and Assisted Living Center located on the border of Arcadia and Temple City at 5600 Gracewood Avenue. c.2001.; 3. Brochure for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel located at 720 W. Camino Real in Arcadia. c.2001.; 4. Program for the Heritage Park at Arcadia Ground Breaking Ceremony, Wednesday, August 20, 2003. 54-unit apartment complex with affordable housing for senior citizens at 150 W. Las Tunas Dr.; 5a. Ribbon cutting program "Campus Commons" May 10, 2012. 5b. Campus Commons Grand Opening from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Website. Campus Commons is a two-story low-income senior housing complex at 16 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA.

Subjects: Senior Citizen Housing

Item ID: 231AF

Collection: Subject Files

Citizen of the Year

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Contents: 1. List of annual award winners through 1986. 2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1. 3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1. 4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1…

Contents: 1. List of annual award winners through 1986.; 2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1.; 3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1.; 4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1976, page A1.; 5. "Mrs. Livingston, Gilb named to receive awards as top citizens." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1977, page A1.; 6. "Carol Libby, Roy Long 1977 Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 2, 1978, page A1.; 7. "Helms, Mason Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 11, 1979, page A1.; 8. "Arcadia Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1980, page A1.; 9. "Marilyn Daleo named Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1981, page A1.; 10. "Honors set for Dr. Robert Bell, Marguerite Towsley on April 4." Arcadia Tribune, February 14, 1982.; 11. "Catherine Mundy, Lyle Cunningham named Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1983.; 12. "Citizens of the Year: Ruth Gilb, Jim Parker." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1984.; 13. "'Citizens of the Year' chosen." Arcadia Highlander, March 6, 1985, page 1.; 14. "Ruth Gilb: Citizen of the Year." FPC Digest, April 1984, page 12.; 15. "Citizens of '81 announced." Highland Community News, March 10, 1982, page 1.; 16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Goddard, Pellegrino as outstanding 'Citizens of Year'." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 14.; 17. "Arcadians turn out to salute Gary Kovacic: former mayor hailed by Chamber of Commerce as 2006 'Citizen of the Year.' San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.; 18. Chamber honors local Alice Wang as Citizen of the Year. Weekly Star, supplement to the Pasadena Star News, p. 1, 7. February 12, 2012.; 19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers and Citizen of the Year Award Gala Celebration program, April 19, 2012.; 20. Bob and Patsy Harbicht named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2014 Citizens of the Year, succeeding Jim and Shelly Romo. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.; 21. Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year, Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.

Subjects: Citizen of the Year

Item ID: 53AF

Collection: Subject Files

Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010

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Contents: Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adv…

Contents: Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adventures and local social events. In March 1995, she was named Arcadia Woman of Achievement by AAUW (Association of American University Women).

Subjects: Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 130

Shelf Number: Shelf H25

Item ID: 493AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Contents: Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)

Contents: Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79; No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)

Subjects: City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

Item ID: 62AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council Elections (2014)

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Contents: 1. 2014 Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum presented by Arcadia Association of Realtors and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, March 6, 2014 at Arcadia Public Library. Color photos of candidates Tom Beck, Burton L. Brink, Roger Chandler, Paul E. Van Fleet, Sho Tay. 2. Decision 2014-Municipal Election i…

Contents: 1. 2014 Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum presented by Arcadia Association of Realtors and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, March 6, 2014 at Arcadia Public Library. Color photos of candidates Tom Beck, Burton L. Brink, Roger Chandler, Paul E. Van Fleet, Sho Tay.; 2. Decision 2014-Municipal Election in Arcadia-April 8. Candidate statements. Arcadia Weekly, March 6, 2014.; 3. Candidate Burton Brink campaign materials.; 4. Candidate Tom Beck campaign materials.; 5. Candidate Sho Tay campaign materials.; 6. Five running for three city council seats. Pasadena Star News, March 11, 2014.; 7. Police and City Clerk investigation Arcadia candidate's mail-in election ballot collection effort (Sho Tay). Arcadia Weekly, March 20, 2014.; 8. Five great candidates in Arcadia-What's a voter to do? Five candidates running for three open positions on the Arcadia City Council. Each candidate--Thomas Beck, Roger Chandler, Sho Tay, and Paul Van Fleet each got four minutes to speak at Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government Forum Meeting. Fifth candidate Burton Brink was not available. Mountain Views News, February 15, 2014.; 9. Arcadia police probe possible election code violation (Sho Tay). Pasadena Star News, March 27, 2014.; 10. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot-General Municipal Election April 8, 2014.; 11. Arcadia Police Officer's Association (POA) pulls endorsement of candidate Sho Tay: candidate offers free stamps again. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.; 12. Arcadia to select three new council members from a field of five. Photos and information on each candidate Burton Brink, Paul E. Van Fleet, Roger Chandler, Thomas Patrick Beck, Sho Tay. Mountain Views News, April 5, 2014.; 13. Low voter turnout sends Beck, Chandler & Tay to Arcadia Council. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, April 10, 2014.; 14. Beck, Chandler, Tay win election (final official voting results). April 11, 2014 article by Scott Hettrick. Retrieved April 14, 2014 from www.Arcadiasbest.com.; 15. Candidate Roger Chandler campaign material (1 mailer).

Subjects: City Council Elections (2014)

Item ID: 302AF

Collection: Subject Files

Plaques, Honors, Awards

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Scha…

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Schabarum, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. 3. Arcadia Public Library Dedication, 1996 Expansion/Renovation Project award of honor presented by Michael D. Antonovich (Mayor of the County of Los Angeles), November 18, 1996.

Subjects: Plaques, Honors, Awards

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 89

Shelf Number: Shelf C5

Item ID: 395AF

Collection: Subject Files

Misc. framed awards and plaques

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Contents: Misc. framed awards and plaques including 1) Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution 50th anniversary of Friends of Arcadia Public Library, May 18, 2006. 2) City of Arcadia proclamation commending Friends of Arcadia Public Library’s 30th annual book sale, May 1, 1988. 3) City of Arcadi…

Contents: Misc. framed awards and plaques including 1) Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution 50th anniversary of Friends of Arcadia Public Library, May 18, 2006. 2) City of Arcadia proclamation commending Friends of Arcadia Public Library’s 30th annual book sale, May 1, 1988. 3) City of Arcadia Arcadia Beautiful Commission Newcastle Award to Bosko and Dragica Grabovac, Fairview Avenue, May 21, 1996. 4) City of Arcadia award to Kermit Ferguson, Planning Commission 1960-1967. 5) City of Arcadia award to Isabel Orr, Sister City Commission 1966-1967. 6) City of Arcadia award to Sara Sargent for heroic action saving the life of Julie Thinger June 30, 1971.

Subjects: Misc. framed awards and plaques

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 121

Shelf Number: Shelf G3

Item ID: 434AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Annual Reports

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder. 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder. 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004. …

Contents: 1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder.; 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder.; 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004.; 4. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2004-June 2005.; 5. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2005-June 2006.; 6. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2006-June 2007.; 7. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2007-June 2008.; 8. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2008-June 2009.; 9. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2009-June 2010.; 10. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2010-June 2011.; 11. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2011-June 2012.; 12. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2012-June 2013.; 13. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 statistics and graphics, one sheet, double-sided.

Subjects: Library-Annual Reports

Item ID: 266AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Literacy Program

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Contents: 1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999. 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with S…

Contents: 1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999.; 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with Spanos-Hawkey, LLC, for Adult Literacy Services." November 16, 2000.; 3. SPARC - Successful Partners Adult Reading Centers, Library literacy services of the Arcadia, Monrovia and South Pasadena Public Libraries. Annual Report 2002.