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The City Council met in special session to hear a presentation by Thomas Safran, a specialist in senior citizen housing. The Arcadia Senior Citizen Commission contends the council isn't moving fast enough on the issue. An advisory vote by the people on senior citizen housing will probably appear on the June primary ballot.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens - Housing

Item ID: 3174AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Engineering-Science Companies' new $5 million headquarters building, located in Arcadia, houses a national computer center and one of the firm's regional laboratories. The firm designs air and water pollution control, water supply and solid waste management projects.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Subjects: Engineering-Science Companies

Item ID: 766AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident Homer Black died January 31. Born in 1885, Black took part in the Nevada gold strike in 1906 and was a mining engineer for fifty years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Black, Homer

Item ID: 612AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Reports on damage left by a violent windstorm. There was little damage to homes but trees were down throughout the city. The Arboretum suffered extensive damage. The Edison Company had major problems affecting 50,000 customers in the area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Windstorms

Item ID: 3503AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Engineering-Science Companies' new $5 million headquarters building, located in Arcadia, houses a national computer center and one of the firm's regional laboratories. The firm designs air and water pollution control, water supply and solid waste management projects.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1980

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1980

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 697AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

It appears likely that one Arcadia elementary school will be closed in September, 1981, due to decreasing enrollment. A committee has been appointed to consider the matter.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2657AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The construction of private medical offices as part of the Methodist Hospital facility on property owned by the City of Arcadia has been an issue since 1953. The matter is subject to City Council approval as such construction may be in violation of the current terms of the 99 year lease held by the hospital.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 1764AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 797AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ground has been broken for an $800,000, 36,000 square foot building at 225 N. Second Ave. to house the E-Z Hook Division of Tek Test, manufacturer of electronic test accessories for computers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 698AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Barbara Rulac is a a member of the 1980 Skiathon, a team of 11 people who roller-skied from Los Angeles to Lake Placid to promote and attend the Winter Olympics.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. D-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. D-2

Subjects: Rulac, Barbara

Item ID: 2350AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2658AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Outline of items to be carried on the primary election ballot: the presidential candidates; several state and local offices; 11 state propositions and a local advisory measure regarding low rent housing for senior citizens.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Primaries

Item ID: 2251AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Results of the primary election are discussed. Residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition B, the advisory measure concerning low rent housing for senior citizens.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Primaries

Item ID: 2252AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 448AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The ordinance permitting certain occupations in Arcadia homes becomes effective June 20. The City Council has set the annual permit fee at $25.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Business and Industry

Item ID: 721AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Plans for a series of office buildings and a high-rise hotel in the Arcadia redevelopment area require general plan and zone changes. The first move is an environmental impact report for the area bounded by the 210 Freeway on the north, the railroad tracks on the south, Fifth Avenue on the east and Second Avenue on the west.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1273AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A review of presentations made to City Council by two developers of low income senior housing: Southern California Presbyterian Homes and Thomas L. Safran & Associates.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens - Housing

Item ID: 3175AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group of eight intends to roller skate from Arcadia to Las Vegas and back again, a trip which should set a speed and endurance record and earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. The marathon, under the leadership of Ed Schriener, hopes to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Roller Skating

Item ID: 2346AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Engineering-Science Companies' new $5 million headquarters building, located in Arcadia, houses a national computer center and one of the firm's regional laboratories. The firm designs air and water pollution control, water supply and solid waste management projects.

Arcadia resident Homer Black died January 31. Born in 1885, Black took part in the Nevada gold strike in 1906 and was a mining engineer for fifty years.

Reports on damage left by a violent windstorm. There was little damage to homes but trees were down throughout the city. The Arboretum suffered extensive damage. The Edison Company had major problems affecting 50,000 customers in the area.

Engineering-Science Companies' new $5 million headquarters building, located in Arcadia, houses a national computer center and one of the firm's regional laboratories. The firm designs air and water pollution control, water supply and solid waste management projects.

It appears likely that one Arcadia elementary school will be closed in September, 1981, due to decreasing enrollment. A committee has been appointed to consider the matter.

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

Ground has been broken for an $800,000, 36,000 square foot building at 225 N. Second Ave. to house the E-Z Hook Division of Tek Test, manufacturer of electronic test accessories for computers.

Barbara Rulac is a a member of the 1980 Skiathon, a team of 11 people who roller-skied from Los Angeles to Lake Placid to promote and attend the Winter Olympics.

Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.

Outline of items to be carried on the primary election ballot: the presidential candidates; several state and local offices; 11 state propositions and a local advisory measure regarding low rent housing for senior citizens.

Results of the primary election are discussed. Residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition B, the advisory measure concerning low rent housing for senior citizens.

The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

The ordinance permitting certain occupations in Arcadia homes becomes effective June 20. The City Council has set the annual permit fee at $25.

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

A review of presentations made to City Council by two developers of low income senior housing: Southern California Presbyterian Homes and Thomas L. Safran & Associates.

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.