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Karen Garr is one of 400 pari-mutual clerks behind the betting windows at Arcadia's Santa Anita Park. The 44 year old Arcadia resident has been close to the race track since 1969, when she started as a "pony girl" in the back stretch of Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1992
Pages
p. B-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1992
Pages
p. B-2
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Garr, Karen
Item ID
22AN
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The opening day of Oak Tree marked the introduction of satellite wagering on Santa Anita Park races at Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos. After years of resistance, Santa Anita Park has fully embraced satellite wagering in a bid to win back fans lost to the lottery and urban congestion.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 13, 1991
Pages
p. B-3 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 13, 1991
Pages
p. B-3 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2404AN
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General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration)
September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army)
September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes)
November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax)
December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture)
March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track)
February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings)
December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0
April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control)
April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied)
June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased)
March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes)
August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration)
September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army)
September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes)
November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax)
December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture)
March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track)
February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings)
December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0
April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control)
April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied)
June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased)
March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes)
August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
4177AN
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For $35 a week, developmentally disabled children can enjoy cooking, crafts, nature walks and free tennis lessons every afternoon from 2:30 PM to 6 PM Monday through Friday at the Arcadia County Park as part of the new Special Time After-School Recreation (STAR) program.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Special Time After-School Recreation (STAR)
Item ID
3255AN
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23 "heroes and heroines" in the Arcadia Unified School District were honored by the Board of Education in the first "Profiles in Excellence" awards. The awards were presented to "individuals who maintain a standard of excellence in their work and who represent those values and qualities which make Arcadia a special place for students." Names and positions of winners are given.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
2480AN
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Rose Hassing, 27, currently the director of volunteer services for the Pasadena American Red Cross, will become the new senior citizens supervisor for the City of Arcadia as of February 7. She is replacing Betty Harris, who retired in December after 20 years with the city's senior citizens services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 28, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 28, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Senior Citizens Center
Hassing, Rose
Item ID
3171AN
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Plaza de las Fiestas, a new multipurpose arena in the northwest quadrant of the infield at the Santa Anita Park, has been created to accommodate Family Faire weekend outings for groups of 25 or more, as well as company picnics, concerts, trade shows, equine shows and other special occasions that can share the day with racing.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2438AN
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Jockey Christine Davenport describes her experiences as a woman jockey.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1992
Pages
p. A-5 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1992
Pages
p. A-5 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Davenport, Christine
Item ID
25AN
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The new simulcast system resulted in reduced on-site attendance but the Oak Tree meeting showed overall gains against a weak economy.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1991
Pages
p. B-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1991
Pages
p. B-2 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2405AN
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George Watts, Arcadia's city manager for 11 years, resigned Wednesday, a day after the City Council unexpectedly asked him to step down.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 10, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 10, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Employees - Watts, George
Item ID
68AN
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John Costanzo, 35, who teaches students with learning disabilities at Foothills Jr. High School, has been named the state's Teacher of the Year by the Learning Disabilities Association of California. Photo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Costanzo, John
Item ID
2829AN
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Frank Ferris, 68, is a well-known Arcadia interior designer who has been in the decorating business since 1947. His store, Frank Ferris Interiors, has been open for 35 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Frank Ferris Interiors
Item ID
774AN
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Francis Ching, 60, a native Hawaiian, is retiring after 20 years as supervisor of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, which includes the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
466AN
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The Board of Education has approved a new after-school child care program to be conducted by the Santa Anita Family branch of the YMCA at the Holly Avenue Elementary School Youth Hut. About 20 children have been enrolled in the program, which can accommodate up to 35.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Day Care Centers
Item ID
1410AN
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Convicted rapist Steven Wu, the Arcadia deacon who drugged his two sisters-in-law and videotaped himself sexually assaulting them, was sentenced to 79 years in prison Friday.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Wu, Steven
Item ID
1398AN
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The new CAS (2) program, an acronym for Curriculum Alignment System and Comprehensive Assessment System, will replace the California Assessment Program (CAP), the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS), and the District Minimum Proficiency Tests. CAS (2) testing will begin in November for high school seniors, with all other grades to take the test in the spring. Advantages of the new test are given in the article.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 21, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 21, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Test Scores
Item ID
3129AN
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Newspaper Index
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111 City Hall employees may earn an extra $50-110 a month by walking, bicycling, carpooling, or using public transportation to work. The City Council approved the plan to satisfy South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations requiring worksites to provide incentives to employees who reduce vehicle trips to work.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Employees
Item ID
1139AN
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Newspaper Index
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Partick Anderson, 23, of Inglewood remained in custody on suspicion of murder charges for the shooting death of Henry Miller, 27, of Los Angeles, who was killed in the paddock at the Santa Anita Park race track, making this the first shooting at the track in its 55-year history.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 7, 1990
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 7, 1990
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Murder
Item ID
2001AN
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Newspaper Index
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Royce B. McKinley, longtime chairman and C.E.O. of Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. will step down from his position January 1, 1992.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 22, 1991
Pages
p. A-7 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 22, 1991
Pages
p. A-7 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Companies
Item ID
2379AN
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Newspaper Index
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Gerald A. Parker, last years's City Employee of the Year, has been appointed director of finance. Parker replaces Alan Murphy, who died earlier this month after a long battle with cancer.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 16, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 16, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Employees - Parker, Gerald A.
Item ID
1164AN
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Newspaper Index
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