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Arcadia City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler said he wouldn't want the basketball courts rebuilt because he doesn't like the "type" they attract. The old courts have been demolished already and City Council eventually recommitted to an improvement plan that permanently eliminates Eisenhower Park's basketball courts. Chandler's comments prompted an immediate uproar from residents in attendance. Council member April Verlato said his use of the phrase "the type" could be perceived as racist but doesn't think he meant it that way, but he should apologize. The renovated park will cost nearly $6.3 million, including a baseball diamond and large picnic area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35592
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Verlato, April
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Arcadia City Council upholds plans for Eisenhower Park renovations. 3-to-2 vote shoots down potential basketball courts and early dog park opening.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35589
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Eisenhower Park
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Arcadia residents protest removal of basketball courts at Eisenhower Park and City Council member Roger Chandler's comments that he wouldn't want the basketball courts rebuilt because he doesn't like the "type" they attract. At August 20 City Council meeting, Chandler said the courts attracted unauthorized and unsanctioned basketball tournaments.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35591
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2019
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2019
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Protests
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Basketball court returns to Arcadia's Eisenhower Park renovation plans. Arcadia City Council voted 3-to-2 to add one full basketball court. See also hard copy in VF Parks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35545
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Basketball courts
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Protests
Verlato, April
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The City of Arcadia celebrated the opening of an off-leash dog park with a Frisbee competition, prize raffle and food. It is located at Eisenhower Park at Second Avenue and Colorado.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28823
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Eisenhower Park
Arcadia Dog Park
Item ID
29015AN
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Demonstrators occupy Arcadia City Council meeting and call for resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler. They spoke out against removal of basketball courts from Eisenhower Park. Some called Chandler to resign because of his August 20 remarks that he didn't like the "type" of people the courts attracted. Chandler accused Mayor April Verlato of orchestrating the protests.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35563
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Protests
Verlato, April
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Dennis A. Lojeski was tearfully remembered as friends and family gathered Sunday to dedicate a baseball field in Eisenhower Park to the former mayor and city councilman, who died in August at age 52.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8455
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 1997
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 1997
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Lojeski, Dennis A.
Eisenhower Park
Item ID
8411AN
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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
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Dennis Lojeski Field
Lojeski, Dennis
Eisenhower Park
Item ID
25998AN
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"Dennis Lojeski Field" was formally dedicated on Sunday Jan. 12, 1997 to the memory of the late city council member and former mayor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8749
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 9, 1997
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
January 9, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Lojeski, Dennis
Eisenhower Park
Item ID
8705AN
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"Dennis Lojeski Field" was formerly dedicated to the memory of the late city council member and former mayor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8456
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 9, 1997
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
January 9, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Lojeski, Dennis
Eisenhower Park
Item ID
8412AN
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Hoop dreams snuffed in Arcadia park contretemps. Larry Wilson, columnist, gives his opinion about Arcadia City Council member Roger Chandler's remarks about basketball attracting a "type" of people to Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35543
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2019
Pages
p. A11
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2019
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Basketball courts
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Wilson, Larry
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Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler's comments infuriate Arcadia residents. City Council recommitted to an improvement plan at Eisenhower Park that eliminates basketball courts. Chandler said he didn't like the "type" the basketball courts attract. Last Sunday over 100 residents staged a demonstration next to the newly razed Eisenhower Park, objecting to Chandler's contentious comments.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35588
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2019
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2019
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Protests
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