The Pasadena Tournament of Roses named Arcadian Christina Leanne Farrell as the 81st Rose Queen. Joining her on the Royal Court are Arcadians Chaitali Gala and Olivia Wilson.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association's Board of Directors elected Arcadia resident Gareth "Gary" A. Dorn to serve as president of the 1997-98 tournament of Roses. Photo.
Demario Franklin, a three-sport multi-year varsity athlete at Arcadia High School has decided to attend Utah State University on a full scholarship for football, though he'll also be on Utah State's track and field team. Photo.
In order to raise public awareness of childhood cancer as an important national priority, four young survivors of cancer will ride on the Arcadia Tournament of Roses float in the Rose Parade on January 1, 1998. They are Derek Moses, Amy Dilbeck, John Sandbrook and Susan Webb. Photo.
Susan Kasten was installed on June 10 as the 1995-96 President of the Arcadia Branch of the Association of University Women. She is profiled, with photo.
For years, long-time Arcadia resident Kurt W. Rose designated $50 a year to the Methodist Hospital Foundation. Mr. Rose, who died last year at the age of 91, left $4.2 million to the Methodist Hospital Foundation, the largest individual contribution in the hospital's 95-year history.
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has chosen 4 special individuals to bestow their annual awards upon. They are: Joan Clive and Jesse Vanlandingham both tied for Community Volunteer of the Year; Mike Lamb, Business Person of the Year; and Chris Loomis, Chamber Service Award.
On June 20, the Arcadia City Council adopted the City's operating budget and capital improvements budget. For the first time, the city is embracing a two-year budget program.
The State Court of Appeal recently reversed a trial court ruling in the El Monte vs Rodeffer and Arcadia litigation regarding Arcadia's 1994 certification of an Environmental Impact report and approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Rodeffer Investments, Inc. to fill an abandoned sand and gravel pit located at the southern tip of Arcadia.
The Arcadia First Medical Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the opening of their new clinic in the medical complex at 624 West Duarte Rd, Suite 103. The association, with support from Methodist Hospital has opened the facility to provide service to Chinese-speaking residents of Arcadia and San Gabriel area.