A profile of Roger and Lilah Strangeland, major donors to the new cardiac catheterization laboratory at Methodist Hospital. The lab will be named in honor of the Strangelands. Mr. Strangeland is former Chairman and CEO of The Vons Companies, Inc.
A long-time Arcadia landmark, the windmill atop the Denny's restaurant at 7 E. Huntington Drive, is scheduled to come down before the end of the summer.
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.
Funeral services will be held today for Ernest Loebbecke, a founding chairman of Los Angeles United Way and a resident of Arcadia. He died of cancer Monday at the age of 87.
Maynard L. Diamond has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of his commitment to serving the community. Photo.
A new street in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been named Asher Court after Arcadia resident and World War II Veteran Fred Asher who saved the USS Blue at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
A cooperative effort between the Arcadia Red Cross, Post Office and Police Department has resulted in an innovative program for special need individuals called, "Hey, Mr. Postman, check on me."
Friends and family of former Arcadia City Clerk Christine Van Maanen gathered at Live Oak Memorial Park to pay their last respects. Her exact date of birth is not known, but she is believed to have been 86-88 years old when she died.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ellison hosted an open meeting in their home of a recently formed group called Neighbors for Arcadia. The group has met several times recently and was formed in a effort to unite residents in opposition to the proposed Santa Anita Entertainment Center.
Owner Kathy Brundage took over All Seasons about 7 1/2 years ago in its Pavilions Center location on Naomi Ave. On June 20, the shop will relocate to Clearman's Village in San Gabriel. Photo.
Michael L. Oddenino specializes in family law practice with the law firm of Oddenino & Gaule located at 444 East Huntington Drive in Arcadia. He is also the author of "Putting Kids First."
Notice of Public Hearing before the Arcadia City Council on June 20, 1995. Summary by fund for 1995/6 and 1996/7 Proposed Budget is shown in tabular form.
The Arcadia Police Department is turning to the public for assistance with the homicide investigation of Mr. Shao-wu Yen, who was struck and killed one year ago by a small pickup while waiting to cross the street at the intersection of Holly and Fairview Avenues.