The Asian-American Association for Arcadia, a new community service organization in the city, has been formed to act as a bridge for new immigrants to become involved in the mainstream of Arcadia life. David Ma is chairman of the group.
Roger Chandler, Dennis Lojeski and Robert Harbicht won seats in the Arcadia City Council election. Incumbent councilman Dennis Lojeski was the top vote getter.
On a 3-1 vote, the Arcadia City Council Tuesday night turned down a request from the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross for a refund on a $3,076.78 building permit fee.
Arcadia City Council candidate Roger Chandler charged that important election material that should have been available to him was wrongly withheld by the Arcadia City Clerk's office.
Article outlines Meals On Wheels program. Volunteers deliver two meals a day to recipients for a fee of $3.25 daily. The program was launched in 1974 by the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Mary Young was installed as the new mayor of Arcadia, while Charles Gilb was named mayor pro-tem. Donald Pellegrino and David Hannah stepped down from the council to be replaced by Roger Chandler and Robert Harbicht.
The School Board has approved the appointment of the district's first group of mentor teachers. The 14 teachers, classroom veterans who lend their expertise to new and less experienced teachers, are named.
Although owners of horse-size lots in Southeast Arcadia recently lost a battle before the City Council to extend a moratorium on subdivisions in the area, one leader of the group says they will continue their fight on 2 fronts: a lawsuit against the city and the formation of a new citizen's group to put initiative measures on the city ballot to limit development of Arcadia.
The Arcadia City Council appointed Thomas C. Clark to the Planning Commission and approved an ordinance reducing the number of members on the commission from 7 to 5.
Arcadia City Councilman, Roger Chandler, calls the Planning Commission's proposal for a moratorium on small street corner shopping centers a "knee-jerk reaction."
Groundbreaking for new Arcadia Chapter American Red Cross building is planned for March, 1983, with construction beginning shortly thereafter. Approved building site is on grounds of Methodist Hospital.
Arcadia Chapter, American Red Cross, has received a $20,000 sponsorship check from Herb Jones, chief executive officer of Hinshaw's, to provide a board of directors room in the new facility.
Ten men filed to run for election to the Arcadia City Council: Andrew Bard, Jon Bon Eske, William Carpenter, Roger Chandler, Charles Chivetta, William Gahr, Robert Harbicht, Dennis Lojeski, Lewis "Pete" May and James Neumeister. Councilman David Hannah did not file. He said earlier he would not seek re-election.