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The 75th anniversary of Santa Anita Park was celebrated with festivities including a parade of Budweiser Clydesdales and the unveiling of sculptor Nina Kaiser's life-size bronze statue of the race horse John Henry. The article includes a list of people in attendance at the party in the Directors' Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31856
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 29, 2009
Pages
p. A20
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 29, 2009
Pages
p. A20
Subjects
John Henry (race horse)
Kaiser, Nina (artist)
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 -75th anniversary
Statuary
Item ID
32056AN
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Santa Anita Park race track will unveil a 1000-pound bronze statue of popular race horse John Henry and a historical marker covering 75 years of the race track's history, as part of its 75th anniversary this Saturday. The bronze statue cost more than $100,000. The marker was done by the Arcadia Historical Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31853
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 24, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 24, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Historical markers
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 -75th anniversary
Statuary
Item ID
32050AN
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Newspaper Index
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An elderly couple in Arcadia was robbed outside their house on the 300 block of West Duarte Road by two teenagers. The robbers took the man's wallet and his wife's wedding ring and watch.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31828
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 28, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 28, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
32025AN
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Newspaper Index
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Tamara Kato owned the Arcadia franchise of Comfort Keepers, an in-home care service. She celebrated her business' one year anniversary this week. She employed about 30 caregivers that visit and live in clients' homes to help clients enjoy some company and maintain their independence.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31719
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2009
Pages
p. A11
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2009
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Business owners
Kato, Tamara
Item ID
31916AN
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Since Magna Entertainment Corp., the owner of Santa Anita Park, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The race track will be auctioned off in September. That land is zoned for horse racing. Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia's Development Services Director, said it will remain as a race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31453
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Auctions
Bankruptcy
Magna Entertainment Corp.
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
31646AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Invitational event featured the best track and field athletes from across the nation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31433
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 11, 2009
Pages
p. C1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 11, 2009
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Arcadia Invitational
Chan, Bryant
Frank, Kirsten
Gonzalez, Sergio
Johansen, Charlie
Kelly, Caitlin
Lee, Francis
Llama, Cassandra
McAlister, Catrina
Mills, Tyree
Moussa, Ammar
Sports
Track and Field
Yuan, Chloe
Item ID
31626AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Employees at Santa Anita Park fear bankruptcy of its parent company Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC). Chairman Frank Stronach said the horsemen would not have to worry about any of their monies. Paymaster accounts total $11 million at Santa Anita Park. The accounts contain money earmarked for winning owners, who must pay a percentage of those earnings to jockeys and trainers. Magna Entertainment Corp. has lost $500 million in the past 5 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31396
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC)
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
31589AN
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Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park's parent company, Magna Entertainment Corp., faces the threat of bankruptcy amid mounting losses and a $600 million debt burden. The current racing season and status are unaffected. Frank Stronach of Magna Entertainment Corp. said he was looking for partners for the track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31390
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Magna Entertainment Corp.
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
31583AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Assistance League's Bargain Box thrift store re-opens after a major $35,000 revamp including new display fixtures, carpeting, and an interior and exterior paint job. The opening celebration, starting at 3pm tomorrow, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation School Bell, a program that provides clothing to needy children. The Assistance League has 100 members and bought the store at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue in 1982.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31386
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Thrift stores
Volunteers
Item ID
31580AN
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31212
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 20, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 20, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Valenzuela, Frank N.
Item ID
31407AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31210
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2008
Pages
p. A10
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2008
Pages
p. A10
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Kuehnle, Ned Blair
Valenzuela, Frank N.
Item ID
31405AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31004
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2008
Pages
p. News 10
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2008
Pages
p. News 10
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Zisk, Chester Frank
Item ID
31199AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia couple Max and Cecelia Knell celebrate their 70th anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31705
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 20, 2007
Pages
p. 29
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 20, 2007
Pages
p. 29
Subjects
Anniversaries
Knell, Cecelia Gold
Knell, Max
Item ID
31902AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia couple Gunde and Ernie Posey, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, ask party guests to donate money to charity instead of gifts. Their guests donated $7000 to Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia. The Poseys will match the donation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30765
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 29, 2007
Pages
p. News 4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 29, 2007
Pages
p. News 4
Subjects
Foothill Unity Center
Posey, Ernie
Posey, Gunde
Item ID
30953AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31041
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 6, 2007
Pages
p. 32
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 6, 2007
Pages
p. 32
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Tomkins, Lt. Col. Frank Daly
Tomkins, Phyllis Marjorie
Item ID
31236AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30697
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2007
Pages
p. News 13
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2007
Pages
p. News 13
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Tomkins, Lt. Col. Frank Daly
Tomkins, Phyllis Marjorie
Item ID
30885AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Frank Pfeiffer won $95,000 in this past weekend's "Big Spin" of the California Lottery.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30703
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
Subjects
California Lottery
Pfeiffer, Frank
Item ID
30891AN
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Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park jockeys play basketball against Holy Angels School's 7th and 8th grade boys at the annual Jockey Game, part of the school's 60th anniversary celebration.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30410
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 21, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 21, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Anniversaries
Arcadia Schools
Holy Angels School
Jockeys
Josephson, Claire
Item ID
30597AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30405
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 10, 2007
Pages
p. News 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 10, 2007
Pages
p. News 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Adams, Leonard ("Bud")
Deligiannis, Fotios ("Frank")
Steinwinter, Joseph E.
Item ID
30592AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30404
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2007
Pages
p. News 11
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2007
Pages
p. News 11
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Adams, Leonard ("Bud")
Deligiannis, Fotios ("Frank")
Item ID
30591AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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