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A draft ordinance has been submitted to the City Council that would allow Arcadia residents to conduct businesses out of their homes if certain criteria are met and a permit is approved. According to current law, such businesses are illegal.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 21, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 21, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Business and Industry

Item ID: 719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 447AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education, in an effort to recoup between $60,000 and $75,000 lost in expenditures in negotiations with employees, has selected Norman E. Miller to negotiate with the state for reimbursement of the funds.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fourteen-year-old Ron Cheney earned $1,000 for the Arcadia Presbyterian Church's youth fund by eating chicken. In a contest sponsored by the Market Basket food chain, Ron ate 1.28 pounds of chicken in 10 minutes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Cheney, Ron

Item ID: 931AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mrs. Esther L. Butterworth, mother of former Mayor Edward L Butterworth, died on August 30 at the age of 99.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 6, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 6, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Butterworth, Esther L.

Item ID: 849AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education approved a tentative $16.7 million budget. Included was an increase in special education programs. The figures are only estimates and will depend in part on any state school finance formulas to be decided.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2458AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1269AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A continuous left turn lane will be provided in the center of Duarte Road from Lovell Ave. to Baldwin Ave., and directional left turn lights will be installed at the Baldwin and Duarte intersection. This was passed by the Council, requested by the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Traffic Engineering

Item ID: 3403AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council, acting as ARA, will hear a report on the receipt of an agreement to acquire the property at 55 E. Huntington Drive, where Huntington Desk has been located.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1268AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Methodist Hospital is seeking approval from the California Department of Health for a $15 million building program. Included would be a 3-story addition to house emergency services, remodeling, and a parking structure.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 1762AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Tony Vecchio, new program director at the Santa Anita YMCA, serving Arcadia, Monrovia and Duarte.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 27, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 27, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Vecchio, Tony

Item ID: 3433AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council agreed to continue its contract with Los Angeles County for animal control. In addition, Arcadia will remain in the 9 city consortium which does business with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Animals

Item ID: 388AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Planning Commission rejected a proposed ordinance from the City Council to crack down on people operating businesses from their homes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 13, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 13, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Business and Industry

Item ID: 718AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mayor Bob Margett, in a speech to the Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the city start checking up on businesses operating out of homes within the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Business and Industry

Item ID: 717AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Improvements at the county operated Peck Road Fishing and Conservation area, located between Arcadia and El Monte, are scheduled to be completed in 10 months. Most of the funds will come from a state grant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2132AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A hearing was held re the Arcadia Unified School District definition of segregation. The Board's criterion is that a school is segregated only when one minority group exceeds 50% of that school's enrollment.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Integration

Item ID: 2583AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Posted speed limits on most of Arcadia's main streets will be raised, making the speeds more realistic according to prevailing road conditions and travel patterns.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Regulations

Item ID: 3409AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After 2 months of classes, enrollment for Arcadia schools is down 400 from last year at this time. The only enrollment increase has been in grades 4-6.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2897AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has gone on record as favoring legislation requiring all revenue from property tax to be used only for property-related services.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 7, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 7, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 898AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Public hearings will be held in re proposed residential development north of Foothills Junior High School. The first hearing will discuss only the environmental impact report.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 3, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 3, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1192AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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A draft ordinance has been submitted to the City Council that would allow Arcadia residents to conduct businesses out of their homes if certain criteria are met and a permit is approved. According to current law, such businesses are illegal.

The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

The Arcadia Board of Education, in an effort to recoup between $60,000 and $75,000 lost in expenditures in negotiations with employees, has selected Norman E. Miller to negotiate with the state for reimbursement of the funds.

Fourteen-year-old Ron Cheney earned $1,000 for the Arcadia Presbyterian Church's youth fund by eating chicken. In a contest sponsored by the Market Basket food chain, Ron ate 1.28 pounds of chicken in 10 minutes.

Mrs. Esther L. Butterworth, mother of former Mayor Edward L Butterworth, died on August 30 at the age of 99.

The Arcadia Board of Education approved a tentative $16.7 million budget. Included was an increase in special education programs. The figures are only estimates and will depend in part on any state school finance formulas to be decided.

The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.

A continuous left turn lane will be provided in the center of Duarte Road from Lovell Ave. to Baldwin Ave., and directional left turn lights will be installed at the Baldwin and Duarte intersection. This was passed by the Council, requested by the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association.

The City Council, acting as ARA, will hear a report on the receipt of an agreement to acquire the property at 55 E. Huntington Drive, where Huntington Desk has been located.

Arcadia Methodist Hospital is seeking approval from the California Department of Health for a $15 million building program. Included would be a 3-story addition to house emergency services, remodeling, and a parking structure.

Biographical sketch of Tony Vecchio, new program director at the Santa Anita YMCA, serving Arcadia, Monrovia and Duarte.

The Arcadia City Council agreed to continue its contract with Los Angeles County for animal control. In addition, Arcadia will remain in the 9 city consortium which does business with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.

The Arcadia Planning Commission rejected a proposed ordinance from the City Council to crack down on people operating businesses from their homes.

Mayor Bob Margett, in a speech to the Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the city start checking up on businesses operating out of homes within the city.

Improvements at the county operated Peck Road Fishing and Conservation area, located between Arcadia and El Monte, are scheduled to be completed in 10 months. Most of the funds will come from a state grant.

A hearing was held re the Arcadia Unified School District definition of segregation. The Board's criterion is that a school is segregated only when one minority group exceeds 50% of that school's enrollment.

Posted speed limits on most of Arcadia's main streets will be raised, making the speeds more realistic according to prevailing road conditions and travel patterns.

After 2 months of classes, enrollment for Arcadia schools is down 400 from last year at this time. The only enrollment increase has been in grades 4-6.

The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has gone on record as favoring legislation requiring all revenue from property tax to be used only for property-related services.

Public hearings will be held in re proposed residential development north of Foothills Junior High School. The first hearing will discuss only the environmental impact report.