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Focus on the Family, Arcadia's 5th largest employer, has run out of room and may have to leave town. The mushrooming non-profit organization with a Christian radio, publishing, counseling, film and television ministry, could leave within 6 months to a year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Focus on the Family

Item ID: 1623AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents of South Arcadia plan to organize a homeowner's organization that proponents say could help block construction of new houses which do not harmonize with existing residences.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Homeowners Associations

Item ID: 1731AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1595AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article about new organization includes summary of guidelines for forming such groups that will be considered at the next City Council meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Homeowners Associations

Item ID: 1738AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The architectural firm of Sevar and Associates and Dave Szany and Associates have relocated their offices in the restored and remodeled Southern Counties Gas Building. The building, constructed in 1926, is one of the original buildings on First Avenue. It was the home of the Gas Company for 33 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Subjects: Historic houses; Southern Counties Gas Building

Item ID: 1704AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Community Antenna Television

Item ID: 1245AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Focus on the Family has a "handshake agreement" to move to Pomona. The 5th largest employer in Arcadia, with 400 workers, will move everything except a warehouse in Monrovia, to Pomona.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 21, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 21, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Focus on the Family

Item ID: 1624AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Walter R. Hoefflin Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Methodist Hospital, has announced his retirement. Hoefflin has been with the organization for 32 years and was closely involved in the hospital's move to Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital; Hoefflin, Walter R. Jr.

Item ID: 1768AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents of Temple City living adjacent to the Arcadia Dial-A-Ride station have complained to City Council about the noise, exhaust fumes and litter. They contend Dial-A-Ride has grown too large and should move.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Dial-A-Ride

Item ID: 1430AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council has decided to allow horses to remain within 35 feet of a neighbor's home as long as the horse was there first. Previously the city code would have required horses to move if a new home was built within 100 feet of the horse.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 26, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 26, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Horses

Item ID: 1745AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society, which has half a garage full of artifacts, soon will have a building of its own, thanks to American Savings and Loan Association. When American moves to its new location on First Avenue, it will donate its temporary building at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to the society.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1708AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Assistance League of Arcadia will open the doors of the new Bargain Box at 64 East Live Oak on Monday, April 5. The new thrift shop will continue to offer creative shopping and to fund the philanthropic efforts of the organization which has served the community for 28 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia

Item ID: 2086AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents in Arcadia's Baldwin Stocker area will meet June 2 to plan a new homeowner's organization in the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Homeowners Associations

Item ID: 1730AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Declining enrollment over the past few years has hurt the Arcadia school system financially, since income is based on attendance. The 1984-85 budget totals over $20 million. Last year the school district went $300,000 over budget. Cuts will have to be made to accommodate the finances for the upcoming school year, but they will mainly be made in areas outside the classroom.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2932AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Within the next few months several new developments will be cropping up along Huntington Drive: construction of a 7-story office building at 1st Avenue, erection of the Southland National Bank at 5th Avenue, and construction of a Target Department Store at 3rd Avenue. There are also plans to construct a new police station, city hall, senior citizens center and auditorium at a total estimated cost of $19 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1299AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia schools will spend about $90,000 for a new computer management system over the next 5 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2616AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Terry Goins, new president of the Arcadia Business Association believes the organization should be a political force in the community. Brief biographical notes are included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Organizations - Arcadia Business Association

Item ID: 2083AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A plan to reduce the size of the Arcadia Planning Commission from 7 to 5 members has been held over by the City Council. The Council has until July to think about the proposal.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 630AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Due to low turnout at its meetings, an Arcadia anti-drug and alcohol group in the organizational stage has decided to hand its mailing list over to another organization, Community Challenge.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 8, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 8, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Community Challenge

Item ID: 1249AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. Robert and Mrs. Bell discuss the activities and services of Parent Alert. Over 75 families have been involved over the past two years in the support group aimed at helping educate parents about drugs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1982

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1982

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: Parent Alert

Item ID: 2107AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Focus on the Family, Arcadia's 5th largest employer, has run out of room and may have to leave town. The mushrooming non-profit organization with a Christian radio, publishing, counseling, film and television ministry, could leave within 6 months to a year.

Residents of South Arcadia plan to organize a homeowner's organization that proponents say could help block construction of new houses which do not harmonize with existing residences.

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

Article about new organization includes summary of guidelines for forming such groups that will be considered at the next City Council meeting.

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.

Arcadia's Focus on the Family has a "handshake agreement" to move to Pomona. The 5th largest employer in Arcadia, with 400 workers, will move everything except a warehouse in Monrovia, to Pomona.

Walter R. Hoefflin Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Methodist Hospital, has announced his retirement. Hoefflin has been with the organization for 32 years and was closely involved in the hospital's move to Arcadia.

Residents of Temple City living adjacent to the Arcadia Dial-A-Ride station have complained to City Council about the noise, exhaust fumes and litter. They contend Dial-A-Ride has grown too large and should move.

The Arcadia City Council has decided to allow horses to remain within 35 feet of a neighbor's home as long as the horse was there first. Previously the city code would have required horses to move if a new home was built within 100 feet of the horse.

The Assistance League of Arcadia will open the doors of the new Bargain Box at 64 East Live Oak on Monday, April 5. The new thrift shop will continue to offer creative shopping and to fund the philanthropic efforts of the organization which has served the community for 28 years.

Residents in Arcadia's Baldwin Stocker area will meet June 2 to plan a new homeowner's organization in the city.

Arcadia schools will spend about $90,000 for a new computer management system over the next 5 years.

Terry Goins, new president of the Arcadia Business Association believes the organization should be a political force in the community. Brief biographical notes are included.

A plan to reduce the size of the Arcadia Planning Commission from 7 to 5 members has been held over by the City Council. The Council has until July to think about the proposal.

Due to low turnout at its meetings, an Arcadia anti-drug and alcohol group in the organizational stage has decided to hand its mailing list over to another organization, Community Challenge.

Dr. Robert and Mrs. Bell discuss the activities and services of Parent Alert. Over 75 families have been involved over the past two years in the support group aimed at helping educate parents about drugs.