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1998 Year in Review for Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 31, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 31, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Chronology

Item ID: 26688AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education will study the environmental impact of new uses and the addition of lights at Dana and First Avenue Middle schools and the Arcadia High School softball field.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 25, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 25, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: School Board; Lighting; Arcadia High School; Dana Middle School; First Avenue Middle School

Item ID: 27087AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Educational Foundation announced its kick-off of the 1998-1999 capital campaign with a goal to raise $2.5 million to implement the Arcadia Unified School District's technology plan.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 12, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 12, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF); Schools

Item ID: 26625AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Police Department has filed murder charges against Lisa Melinda Welchert, an alleged drunk driver involved in a fatal accident on Huntington Drive which killed John Chan.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 18, 1999; March 18, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 18, 1999; March 18, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile accidents; Drunk Driving; Murder; Chan, John; Welchert, Lisa Melinda

Item ID: 27082AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia school board has come out in opposition to State Proposition 223. See also Arcadia Weekly, May 28, 1998, page 19.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 7, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 7, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: School Board; Proposition 223

Item ID: 26514AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The artist's drawing of Arcadia's 1998 Rose Parade float was unveiled at the Festival of Foods.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 2, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 2, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; Rose Parade

Item ID: 26096AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 20, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 20, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Police Department; Matthies, Albert Edward

Item ID: 27152AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 26617AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council voted 4 to 1 to deny the Walgreen's drive-through pharmacy to be built at 22 E. Foothill.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 7, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 7, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Walgreen Pharmacy

Item ID: 25978AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dana Middle School earned a 1997-1998 National Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education for outstanding performance.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 28, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 28, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Dana Middle School

Item ID: 26522AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Downey Savings branch in Ralph's supermarket on Huntington Drive was robbed for the second time in ten days.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 18, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 18, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Robbery; Downey Savings; Ralph's Supermarket

Item ID: 27083AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Downey Savings branch inside Ralph's supermarket on Huntington Drive was robbed of an undisclosed amount.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 4, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 4, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Robbery; Downey Savings; Ralph's Supermarket

Item ID: 27075AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 29, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 29, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Chan, John; Welchert, Lisa; Automobile Accident; Drunk Driving; Lawsuits; Murder

Item ID: 27174AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Foothill Middle School "Project Adventure" program has received the highly respected Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association. The award program recognizes innovative programs throughout the state.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 11, 1999

Pages: p.1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 11, 1999

Pages: p.1

Subjects: Schools - Foothills Middle School

Item ID: 26913AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For higher visibility and recognition, the Police Department is changing from all white police automobiles to the traditional black and white cars.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Police Department

Item ID: 26140AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In a joint venture, the Monrovia and Arcadia redevelopment agencies have created a new logo which reads "Huntington Crossing" and it will top the sign where the 210 Freeway crosses Fifth Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 11, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 11, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Redevelopment; Signage

Item ID: 27079AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Information about the formal opening of Huntington Drive on April 11, 1929 is presented.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 20, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 20, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Streets - Huntington Drive

Item ID: 26598AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The issue of the city needing a new police station has been raised and will be studied.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 17, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 17, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Police Department; Police Station

Item ID: 26683AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lisa Welchert, an alleged drunk driver who caused the death of John Chan, will face a murder trial.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 3, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 3, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Chan, John; Welchert, Lisa Melinda; Automobile accidents; Drunk Driving; Murder

Item ID: 27156AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has extended the summer concert series at the Arboretum for an additional five years. The California Philharmonic is under the direction of Victor Vener.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; California Philharmonic

Item ID: 26618AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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1998 Year in Review for Arcadia.

The Arcadia Board of Education will study the environmental impact of new uses and the addition of lights at Dana and First Avenue Middle schools and the Arcadia High School softball field.

The Arcadia Educational Foundation announced its kick-off of the 1998-1999 capital campaign with a goal to raise $2.5 million to implement the Arcadia Unified School District's technology plan.

The Arcadia Police Department has filed murder charges against Lisa Melinda Welchert, an alleged drunk driver involved in a fatal accident on Huntington Drive which killed John Chan.

The Arcadia school board has come out in opposition to State Proposition 223. See also Arcadia Weekly, May 28, 1998, page 19.

The artist's drawing of Arcadia's 1998 Rose Parade float was unveiled at the Festival of Foods.

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.

The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

The City Council voted 4 to 1 to deny the Walgreen's drive-through pharmacy to be built at 22 E. Foothill.

Dana Middle School earned a 1997-1998 National Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education for outstanding performance.

The Downey Savings branch in Ralph's supermarket on Huntington Drive was robbed for the second time in ten days.

The Downey Savings branch inside Ralph's supermarket on Huntington Drive was robbed of an undisclosed amount.

The Foothill Middle School "Project Adventure" program has received the highly respected Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association. The award program recognizes innovative programs throughout the state.

For higher visibility and recognition, the Police Department is changing from all white police automobiles to the traditional black and white cars.

In a joint venture, the Monrovia and Arcadia redevelopment agencies have created a new logo which reads "Huntington Crossing" and it will top the sign where the 210 Freeway crosses Fifth Avenue.

Information about the formal opening of Huntington Drive on April 11, 1929 is presented.

The issue of the city needing a new police station has been raised and will be studied.

Lisa Welchert, an alleged drunk driver who caused the death of John Chan, will face a murder trial.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has extended the summer concert series at the Arboretum for an additional five years. The California Philharmonic is under the direction of Victor Vener.