Arcadia Methodist Hospital is celebrating its 90th anniversary and preparing for the $34 million, 5-story, 128-bed "patient tower" that was approved in September.
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.
Christopher McCoy of Sierra Madre has been booked on charges that he telephoned threats that Anthrax would be released via bomb at the Arcadia Methodist Hospital.
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.
Vincent M. Fortanasce, M. D., an acclaimed neurologist, will be honored with a special "Order of Merit" by Alpha Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital Foundation.
The Arcadia Board of Education voted to begin a districtwide grade level restructuring plan, choosing a fall 1994 date for the change. The new school arrangement would be K-5, 6-8, 9-12.
The Arcadia Public Library will be expanding and renovating its existing structure beginning early this summer. The temporary closure schedule is discussed.
On February 20, 1997 Arcadia police officers responded to an emergency call in the 600 block of S. First Avenue regarding a stabbing in progress. A suspect was arrested and the victim transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Five candidates are running for three Arcadia School Board seats: Maryann Gibson; Mike Lamb; Min Mey Chang; John Wuo; and John McLain. They are profiled.
A plaque in honor of Officer Albert E. Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer killed in the line of duty, will be dedicated by the Police Department on July 9th. Attending will be Officer Matthies' two daughters, Minnie Matthies and Zora Kristufek.