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Arcadia ophthalmologist Dr. Bud Kurwa performed Radial Keratotomy surgeries and training while in India.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25736
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
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p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Kurwa, Dr. Bud
Eye Surgery
Item ID
25936AN
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As part of National Police Week, a memorial ceremony was held at the Episcopal Church of Transfiguration in memory of those officers killed in 1998 in the line of duty. A photo of Albert Edward Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer ever killed in the line of duty, was on the altar.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26953
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 20, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 20, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Department
Matthies, Albert Edward
Item ID
27152AN
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Dennis Lojeski Field at Eisenhower Park, site of the Little League baseball field named in honor of Dr. Dennis Lojeski (1944-1996), was dedicated on January 12.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25798
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 1997
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p. 1
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Dennis Lojeski Field
Lojeski, Dennis
Eisenhower Park
Item ID
25998AN
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Dr. Cynthia Belongia, once a math teacher at Dana Junior High, has returned to Arcadia as principal at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25750
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 1996
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 1996
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Schools - Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Belongia, Cynthia
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
25950AN
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The family of John Chan, the 44-year-old Arcadian who was killed by Lisa Welchert in a drunk driving traffic accident, filed a claim against the City because they feel the police officers left Welchert apparently passed out in her car and returned to their patrol cars, allowing her to escape from the police in her automobile.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26975
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa
Automobile Accident
Drunk Driving
Lawsuits
Murder
Item ID
27174AN
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For higher visibility and recognition, the Police Department is changing from all white police automobiles to the traditional black and white cars.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25940
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 22, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Department
Item ID
26140AN
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Former Mayor Charles Gilb and his wife Ruth, through their family foundation, are donating $300,000 to construct a new museum. Curator Carol Libby displays museum artifacts on the community's history in the current museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26479
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 1998
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p. 1
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Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Libby, Carol
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
26680AN
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In additon to the $300,000 donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb, another $85,000 has been contributed from the community for the new Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26876
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 4, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 4, 1999
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p. 1
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Donations
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
27076AN
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The library has new equipment for people with special needs. The "Reading Edge" scans printed text, converts it and then reads it aloud for those who are blind or visually impaired. The library also has a color video magnification system.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26378
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26578AN
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Mayor Bob Harbicht will host "Speaking of Arcadia" at the Arcadia Historical Museum and will have a roundtable discussion with 5 people who lived here when Huntington Drive was two lanes and orange groves covered most of the city. "Speak of Arcadia" airs on cable channel 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32746
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
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p. 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia history
Contreras, Joe
Harbicht, Bob
Harpole, Ruth
Perkins, Bob
Ramsell, Roberts
Reeder, Ruth
Item ID
32943AN
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A profile of Dr. Cynthia Belongia, Principal at Baldwin Stocker Elementary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25917
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 20, 1997
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p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 20, 1997
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Schools - Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Schools - Elementary Schools
Belongia, Dr. Cynthia
Principals
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
26117AN
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A profile of Dr. Mildred Burgdorf-Hennessy who has been named Superintendent designee for the Arcadia Unified School District and will replace current Superintendent Dr. Terrence M. Towner on his retirement August 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26885
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Burgdorf-Hennessy, Mildred
Towner, Terrence M.
Arcadia Unified School District
Schools
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
27085AN
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Profile of Dr. Terrence M. Towner, Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District since 1990.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26316
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 1998
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p. 23
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 1998
Pages
p. 23
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Towner, Terrence
Schools - Employees
Item ID
26517AN
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A profile of Ruth Elliott, a cartoonist and animator living in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26393
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 6, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 6, 1998
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p. 1
Subjects
Elliott, Ruth
Item ID
26593AN
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Ruth and Charles Gilb have donated $300,000 to the city to build a new historical museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26424
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 5, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 5, 1998
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p. 1
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
26624AN
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