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Video: Jim and Margaret Barrows Honored as Senior Citizens of the Year

Husband and wife's volunteer efforts celebrated at event hosted by Arcadia Rotary Club.

More than a hundred locals gathered at the s Annual Salute to Seniors Tuesday to honor Jim and Margaret Barrows as the 2011 Senior Citizens of the Year.

Many Arcadia leaders attended the gala at the , including Mayor , City Councilmen and Roger Chandler, Assistant City Manager Jason Kruckeberg, Interim Police Chief Robert Guthrie and former Mayor Floretta Lauber.

The Barrows, who received the award on behalf of the Arcadia Rotary Club, Senior Citizen Commission and the City of Arcadia, have volunteered innumerable hours serving the city. Their efforts include everything from cooking hot dogs at little league games to being members of the Volunteers in Patrol. Jim has served as the City Clerk since 2004.

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Before Mayor Kovacic presented the Barrows with their award, the crowd was treated to a rousing performance by the Folklorico Dancers.

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