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Services were held Wednesday for George Robert Secrest, a retired police sergeant of the Arcadia Police Department, who died June 9. Secrest had been a law enforcement officer for 26 years. Recently he had been employed by Huntington Bank.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police - Secrest, George Robert

Item ID: 2223AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fire Department's 1960 crown pumper fire truck is for sale for $15,000 after 27 years of service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1583AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Battalion Chief Ray Lock of the Arcadia Fire Department was honored recently by the City Council on his retirement after 31 years with the department. Biographical sketch.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Lock, Ray

Item ID: 1592AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1602AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1604AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Responding to an anonymous tip, police discovered a stolen 1989 Ford truck in the Arcadia High School swimming pool.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2995AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1603AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Several streets in Arcadia have misleading signs saying "Not a Through Street" despite the fact that they are not dead ends or cul-de-sacs. Public Works Director, Chester Howard, explained that the signs were put up in response to residents who wanted to protect their neighborhoods from too much traffic.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Streets

Item ID: 3277AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1600AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gary Kovacic, an L.A. attorney specializing in land use was appointed to fill the office of Jack Wells, who recently resigned from the Arcadia Planning Commission.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1985

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1985

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 625AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Recreation Commission members recently decided they were in favor of a project at Bonita Park at Huntington Drive and Second Avenue but felt the $78,000 estimated cost was too high.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 29, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 29, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Recreation Commission

Item ID: 506AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical notes on Arcadia Police Officer Louise Smiderle. She is the first and only woman police officer to ride solo in an Arcadia police unit.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police - Smiderle, Louise

Item ID: 2224AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Speed limits on 17 Arcadia streets will be going up by five miles per hour as a result of a recent study conducted by the police department and public works.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Regulations

Item ID: 3416AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 14, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 14, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Brown, Richard

Item ID: 1587AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Walter R. Hoefflin Jr. wing were held recently. This opens phase two of the hospital's $22.7 million three-year-expansion and remodeling program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 13, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 13, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 1772AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For the first time in 15 years, the Arcadia Police Department has a motorcycle patrol. The department recently purchased 2 Kawasaki 1000 motorcycles for traffic enforcement.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2201AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A recent meeting between Asian parents, police and school district members was quite successful, School Board Member Robert Kladifko told the Board. He said recent fights between Asians and Caucasians at the Arcadia High School and the Arcadia Library were not racially motivated.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 14, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 14, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Race Relations

Item ID: 3082AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city council debated whether the city should attempt to regulate the use of noisy blowers used by gardeners in the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Noise Abatement

Item ID: 2023AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune,

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune,

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department; Clarke, John (Battalion Chief); Hannah, David; Pauro, Jimmy; Pauro, Mike

Item ID: 34156AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Services were held Wednesday for George Robert Secrest, a retired police sergeant of the Arcadia Police Department, who died June 9. Secrest had been a law enforcement officer for 26 years. Recently he had been employed by Huntington Bank.

The Fire Department's 1960 crown pumper fire truck is for sale for $15,000 after 27 years of service.

Battalion Chief Ray Lock of the Arcadia Fire Department was honored recently by the City Council on his retirement after 31 years with the department. Biographical sketch.

Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

Responding to an anonymous tip, police discovered a stolen 1989 Ford truck in the Arcadia High School swimming pool.

The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

Gary Kovacic, an L.A. attorney specializing in land use was appointed to fill the office of Jack Wells, who recently resigned from the Arcadia Planning Commission.

Arcadia Recreation Commission members recently decided they were in favor of a project at Bonita Park at Huntington Drive and Second Avenue but felt the $78,000 estimated cost was too high.

Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

Biographical notes on Arcadia Police Officer Louise Smiderle. She is the first and only woman police officer to ride solo in an Arcadia police unit.

Speed limits on 17 Arcadia streets will be going up by five miles per hour as a result of a recent study conducted by the police department and public works.

Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Walter R. Hoefflin Jr. wing were held recently. This opens phase two of the hospital's $22.7 million three-year-expansion and remodeling program.

For the first time in 15 years, the Arcadia Police Department has a motorcycle patrol. The department recently purchased 2 Kawasaki 1000 motorcycles for traffic enforcement.

A recent meeting between Asian parents, police and school district members was quite successful, School Board Member Robert Kladifko told the Board. He said recent fights between Asians and Caucasians at the Arcadia High School and the Arcadia Library were not racially motivated.

The city council debated whether the city should attempt to regulate the use of noisy blowers used by gardeners in the city.

Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.