Arcadia Board of Education candidate, Gene Shepherd feels it is unfair that he and 3 other candidates were not interviewed (as they had been in past years) by Arcadians for Arcadia. A spokesman for the group said it was pointless to interview Shepherd since the 3 incumbents "are doing a good job" while Shepherd "hasn't proven himself."
Ganthers: a love story to the end. Article contains biographical description of Caroline Ganther who died on Jan. 2 at the age of 94 followed by her husband, Charles, only 19 days later at age 96.
Janet Stephens, a special education instructional aide, has been honored by the Board of Education for her outstanding work with children who have learning disabilities.
Seven San Gabriel Valley police departments have started a new program that will coordinate efforts to trace criminals who do not limit their activities to one city. Hopefully this will avoid duplication of effort by the various cities.
Group W Cable celebrated the hook-up of its first cable television subscriber south of Foothill Blvd. Group W and Arcadia city officials gathered at the home of Frank Waite on La Sierra Dr. in Arcadia to present the new connection and a new television as a gift.
Persons who reside or do business in Arcadia may be eligible to have graffiti removed from their property at no charge for labor or materials. For further information contact Ronald Mehr, L. A. County Mechanical Department (213) 267-2246.
Johanna Hofer, who is making her third try for a seat on the Arcadia City Council, says she thinks concerned citizens should be elected, not just politicians and those with special interests.
Donald Smith, who has been assistant principal at Foothills Junior High School since 1967, retired on January 28, the end of the fall semester. Biographical sketch included.
Article on Orla Pedersen, Danish immigrant and Arcadia resident, who tries to share the blessings he has received in this country by doing good works, mainly involving orphans of Mexico.
Louis Pappas, First Avenue Junior High School history teacher, has been appointed assistant principal at Foothills Junior High School. Pappas will succeed Dr. Donald Smith who is retiring January 28.
Gary Kovacic, an L.A. attorney specializing in land use was appointed to fill the office of Jack Wells, who recently resigned from the Arcadia Planning Commission.
Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.