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A Braille Trail has been developed by the Arcadia Junior Women's Club at Wilderness Park. Approximately 25 species of plants and animals will be marked along the trail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-6

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2116AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area was dedicated on December 8, 1975 by Supervisor Peter Schbarum, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Victor Vesey, and others. The 1000 acres include a nature area, picnic center, ball areas, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2128AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's top stories for 1993 included the proposal for a music center at Santa Anita Park, the proposal to fill the Rodeffer Landfill, and the temporary weekend closures at Wilderness Park.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 30, 1993

Pages: p. H-3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 30, 1993

Pages: p. H-3

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History 1990 - 1999

Item ID: 1725AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Wilderness Park, now to be known as the Arcadia Wilderness Preserve, will be open to the general public on weekdays and to non-profit organizations and small groups that have reservations on weekends.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 8, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 8, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Wilderness Park - see also Arcadia Wilderness Preserve

Item ID: 170AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A special 8 page supplement offers a variety of articles on the Santa Anita Park track, its history, activities, facilities and its contributions to the community.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2395AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council decided to form an ad hoc committee to study alternatives to requests for increased security at Wilderness Park.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: August 20, 1992

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: August 20, 1992

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Wilderness Park

Item ID: 119AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Bill Wollard, Planning Director for Arcadia, said that this office would like funding for additional land at Wilderness Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2121AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Community Center now offers a meal program with a charge of $3, as there in no federal funding for this program. The Center offers a variety of programs, from skilled nursing care to government benefits counseling to recreation programs to dances and free movies.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: January 26, 1995

Pages: p. 17

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: January 26, 1995

Pages: p. 17

Subjects: Arcadia Community Center

Item ID: 4349AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Details of volunteer program - how it is working in Arcadia, the range of expertise offered by these people, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2602AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The first Arcadia Town Forum is scheduled for September 23 with Mayor Gary Kovacic hosting a panel to discuss a variety of issues.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 17, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 17, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Town Forum; Mayors - Kovacic, Gary

Item ID: 26606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2123AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Community Challenge, a new group representing a variety of Arcadia organizations, has come up with a 3-point plan to attack the city's drug problem.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Challenge

Item ID: 1248AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An interview with Lee Ervin, clinical director of H.O.Y. The clinic provides a variety of counseling services but the emphasis is on family counseling. Biographical notes on Ervin included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 2, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 2, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth); Ervin, Lee

Item ID: 1674AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has temporarily closed Wilderness Park on weekends (at least until September 7) because of overcrowding. About 200-300 visitors use the park each weekend, although it has a capacity for 100 people and 50 parking spaces.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 12, 1993

Pages: p. A-3 photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 12, 1993

Pages: p. A-3 photo

Subjects: Wilderness Park

Item ID: 176AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2126AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A 150-pound bear, about half the size of the adult bear seen earlier in the week, was caught in the northeast corner of Wilderness Park as it rummaged through a trash dumpster. It was tranquilized and released deep in the Angeles National Forest.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 19, 1994

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 19, 1994

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Animals

Item ID: 3994AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The list of groups allowed to use the community center was expanded recently, but the revised policy still limits events to those with community wide appeal.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 9, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 9, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Community Center

Item ID: 26AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A profile of Ruth Elliott, a cartoonist and animator living in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 6, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 6, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Elliott, Ruth

Item ID: 26593AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 17, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Subjects: Special Time After-School Recreation (STAR)

Item ID: 3255AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A policy on when groups can use Arcadia's new Community Center was approved Tuesday by the City Council, limiting events to those with community-wide appeal.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 10, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 10, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Community Center

Item ID: 472AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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A Braille Trail has been developed by the Arcadia Junior Women's Club at Wilderness Park. Approximately 25 species of plants and animals will be marked along the trail.

The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area was dedicated on December 8, 1975 by Supervisor Peter Schbarum, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Victor Vesey, and others. The 1000 acres include a nature area, picnic center, ball areas, etc.

Arcadia's top stories for 1993 included the proposal for a music center at Santa Anita Park, the proposal to fill the Rodeffer Landfill, and the temporary weekend closures at Wilderness Park.

The Wilderness Park, now to be known as the Arcadia Wilderness Preserve, will be open to the general public on weekdays and to non-profit organizations and small groups that have reservations on weekends.

A special 8 page supplement offers a variety of articles on the Santa Anita Park track, its history, activities, facilities and its contributions to the community.

City Council decided to form an ad hoc committee to study alternatives to requests for increased security at Wilderness Park.

Bill Wollard, Planning Director for Arcadia, said that this office would like funding for additional land at Wilderness Park.

The Arcadia Community Center now offers a meal program with a charge of $3, as there in no federal funding for this program. The Center offers a variety of programs, from skilled nursing care to government benefits counseling to recreation programs to dances and free movies.

Details of volunteer program - how it is working in Arcadia, the range of expertise offered by these people, etc.

The first Arcadia Town Forum is scheduled for September 23 with Mayor Gary Kovacic hosting a panel to discuss a variety of issues.

Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

Community Challenge, a new group representing a variety of Arcadia organizations, has come up with a 3-point plan to attack the city's drug problem.

An interview with Lee Ervin, clinical director of H.O.Y. The clinic provides a variety of counseling services but the emphasis is on family counseling. Biographical notes on Ervin included.

The City Council has temporarily closed Wilderness Park on weekends (at least until September 7) because of overcrowding. About 200-300 visitors use the park each weekend, although it has a capacity for 100 people and 50 parking spaces.

The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

A 150-pound bear, about half the size of the adult bear seen earlier in the week, was caught in the northeast corner of Wilderness Park as it rummaged through a trash dumpster. It was tranquilized and released deep in the Angeles National Forest.

The list of groups allowed to use the community center was expanded recently, but the revised policy still limits events to those with community wide appeal.

A profile of Ruth Elliott, a cartoonist and animator living in Arcadia.

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.

A policy on when groups can use Arcadia's new Community Center was approved Tuesday by the City Council, limiting events to those with community-wide appeal.