Mary Dougherty: A fresh voice

Tweet Submitted January 17, 2012: I believe there is a need for a fresh voice on Arcadia City Council, with a new perspective. My daytime availability will allow me to thoroughly study issues in advance of meetings. I have no conflicts of interest that would preclude my full participation in Council deliberations and decisions. I [...]

Rainbow in our lives

Tweet PTA Reflections happen annually, promoting the arts. Students from K-12 are encouraged to participate. I have participated every year, beginning in Kindergarten. This year’s theme is “Diversity means…” Below is my entry for Literature, winning 2nd place in the Senior division. The Rainbow in our Lives All around us, people, places, and things give [...]

Where did Auditorium money go?

Tweet A group of Arcadians in the 1970s who dreamed of building a civic auditorium to stage live theater productions in town will finally see $100,000 of the funds they raised decades ago used for that purpose. Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn confirmed to ArcadiasBest.com that the money assigned in 1993 by the volunteer Arcadia Auditorium [...]

Rotary Hospital Donation

Tweet The Arcadia Rotary Club contributed to Arcadia Methodist Hospital’s dream of a new five-story patient tower with a generous donation of $25,000 to the project. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – - by Anne Donofrio-Holter – – – – – – – – [...]

2011: An Amazing Year

Tweet This year, Arcadia has been through many firsts. Here are the Top Ten Events in Arcadia that I believe affected many in this community, whether in spirit, pride, or cooperation. <Editor’s Note: blogger Emily Zheng is a freshman at Arcadia High School.> 1.) Historical Winds Hit Arcadia With around 500 trees down, 28 vehicles [...]

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