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Fine-year-old Kevin Watchler, who lives near the city's main fire station, wrote a letter to the Fire Department prompting a visit at his home be half a dozen firefighters aboard the department's newest engine.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Watchler, Kevin

Item ID: 3443AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

9-1-1 emergency number passed first real test when high winds and fires hit area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1984

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1984

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Emergency Communication System

Item ID: 1524AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sound barriers closer to reality. Following the last City Council meeting, well-attended by embattled residents, Mayor Dennis Lojeski said he had scheduled a meeting on the subject with Assemblyman Dick Mountjoy, R-Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Foothill Freeway - (210)

Item ID: 1633AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

James Herbert Bates has pleaded innocent to charges of vehicular manslaughter and has requested a jury trial. A trial date of Ocober 25 has been set.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Accidents

Item ID: 3398AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3463AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Joe Fox was selected new principal for Dana Junior High. He will replace retiring principal Don Wells.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 31, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 31, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Fox, Joe

Item ID: 2837AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education reviewed results of the California Assessment Test. Arcadia students in grades 3, 6 and 12 scored well above the statewide average of 50.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3110AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sue Wallace, owner-operator of the Turnquist Dog School, has been training dogs for 35 years at Arcadia County Park. A decline in the city's dog population is eroding her once thriving business.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 26, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 26, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Turnquist Dog School

Item ID: 836AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

It appears likely the Arcadia City Council will make a 180 degree turn at the July 6 meeting, when the proposed ban on wood roofs will once again be on the agenda. At the meeting last week Pellegrino and Lojeski had apparently changed their minds. In any case the second reading has been held over to the next meeting. Concerned citizens were given a chance to speak on the issue during the time reserved for audience participation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1982

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1982

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1601AN

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's Board of Education is cutting 6 teachers, 5 3/4 custodial positions and half of its teachers' aides. According to School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Goldstone, the board will probably have to make more cuts as well.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 6, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 6, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2787AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Construction of a $21 million Target Department Store in Arcadia's redevelopment area became a distinct possibility when the City Council unanimously agreed to sign an exclusive "right to negotiate" agreement with the development firm of Dean Beck and Associates.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Target Department Store

Item ID: 815AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Cost to City of Arcadia is approximately $185,000 to make sure residents don't get cancer. Two Longden wells closed since March because of discovery of TCE and PCE.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although Arcadia students slipped in their 1983-84 California Assessment Program scores compared to their own performance last year, they still scored well above the average compared to schools statewide. According to figures released by the Arcadia School District and the State Department of Education, Arcadia students in grades 3, 6, 8 and 12 did well above average in all areas tested.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3113AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3466AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Controversial traffic barrier on San Carlos at Orange Grove Avenue apparently wasn't as useful in reducing speed on San Carlos as has been the installation of stop signs at the intersections of San Carlos with Oaklawn Place and Hacienda Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Regulations

Item ID: 3414AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Mayor Donald Pellegrino and two other Arcadia residents have been ordered by an Ohio judge to stop using for one year trade secrets that were "unlawfully taken" from a competing firm. The ruling was made in connection with Arcadia-based Western Pacific Technology.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune p A-1 photo

Date: July 28, 1985

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune p A-1 photo

Date: July 28, 1985

Subjects: City Council 1980 - 1989; Mayors - Pellegrino, Donald E.

Item ID: 1036AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two security guards foiled an auto theft in Methodist Hospital's parking lot. Eight arrests were made and two stolen cars were recovered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1390AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With City Council's final approval of loan and bond agreements, the tax exempt bonds for Arcadia Methodist Hospital were freed to go on sale Wednesday, August 6.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 1767AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Fine-year-old Kevin Watchler, who lives near the city's main fire station, wrote a letter to the Fire Department prompting a visit at his home be half a dozen firefighters aboard the department's newest engine.

9-1-1 emergency number passed first real test when high winds and fires hit area.

Sound barriers closer to reality. Following the last City Council meeting, well-attended by embattled residents, Mayor Dennis Lojeski said he had scheduled a meeting on the subject with Assemblyman Dick Mountjoy, R-Arcadia.

James Herbert Bates has pleaded innocent to charges of vehicular manslaughter and has requested a jury trial. A trial date of Ocober 25 has been set.

Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

Joe Fox was selected new principal for Dana Junior High. He will replace retiring principal Don Wells.

The Board of Education reviewed results of the California Assessment Test. Arcadia students in grades 3, 6 and 12 scored well above the statewide average of 50.

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

Sue Wallace, owner-operator of the Turnquist Dog School, has been training dogs for 35 years at Arcadia County Park. A decline in the city's dog population is eroding her once thriving business.

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's Board of Education is cutting 6 teachers, 5 3/4 custodial positions and half of its teachers' aides. According to School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Goldstone, the board will probably have to make more cuts as well.

Construction of a $21 million Target Department Store in Arcadia's redevelopment area became a distinct possibility when the City Council unanimously agreed to sign an exclusive "right to negotiate" agreement with the development firm of Dean Beck and Associates.

Cost to City of Arcadia is approximately $185,000 to make sure residents don't get cancer. Two Longden wells closed since March because of discovery of TCE and PCE.

Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

Controversial traffic barrier on San Carlos at Orange Grove Avenue apparently wasn't as useful in reducing speed on San Carlos as has been the installation of stop signs at the intersections of San Carlos with Oaklawn Place and Hacienda Drive.

Arcadia Mayor Donald Pellegrino and two other Arcadia residents have been ordered by an Ohio judge to stop using for one year trade secrets that were "unlawfully taken" from a competing firm. The ruling was made in connection with Arcadia-based Western Pacific Technology.

Two security guards foiled an auto theft in Methodist Hospital's parking lot. Eight arrests were made and two stolen cars were recovered.

With City Council's final approval of loan and bond agreements, the tax exempt bonds for Arcadia Methodist Hospital were freed to go on sale Wednesday, August 6.