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Due to a shrinking budget the audio-visual department of the Arcadia Public Library has been closed by the City Council. The Arcadia school system has been offered the films and equipment, worth approximately $100,000. The cuts in the library budget will also mean reduction in personnel and operating hours. These matters are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1948AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new $340,000 computer system will be installed in the library. using Inlex software and Hewlet Packard hardware, the library will automate the card catalog and the circulation desk providing better control of the library's 150,000 books and 240 periodicals.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1951AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

To commemorate American Library month, the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library will hold a series of special programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1988

Pages: p. D-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1988

Pages: p. D-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room

Item ID: 1927AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Johanna Hofer, who is making her third try for a seat on the Arcadia City Council, says she thinks concerned citizens should be elected, not just politicians and those with special interests.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 8, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 8, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1984; Hofer, Johanna

Item ID: 1104AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Area librarians agree that recessionary periods create a greater demand for library services. It is ironic that this comes at a time when libraries are hurting from budget cuts. Arcadia and Monrovia have suffered most in this regard, cutting down on personnel and new book purchases and, in Arcadia's case, closing it's audio-visual department and reducing hours.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1949AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Be a Read-a-Saurus" is the theme of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room

Item ID: 1928AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29 ,1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29 ,1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room

Item ID: 1925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Library Board approved a budget of $5000 to purchase more Asian reading materials. Rose Hwang, the librarian in charge of the Asian language collection said the money will buy at least 600 new books.

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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: Arcadia Public Library - Collection

Item ID: 1931AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident and member of the Library Board and Friends of the Library, Jeanne Saunders, died in and auto accident in New Mexico on August 27.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 30, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 30, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Saunders, Jeanne

Item ID: 1646AN

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

Post Alarm Systems of Pasadena donates security alarm system for the new Red Cross headquarters.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: American Red Cross

Item ID: 364AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After years of lengthy and frustrating negotiations, Arcadia is close to signing a new franchise agreement with Group W cable television company. An agreement, if reached, would more than double the size of the city's cable system and finally allow Arcadians who live south of the 210 freeway to receive service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 23, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 23, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Antenna Television

Item ID: 1241AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Planning Department has been asked by the City Council to prepare amendments to the municipal code which would limit building bulk and visual intrusion of new commercial buildings adjacent to residentially zoned properties. Various recommendations are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1197AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia schools will spend about $90,000 for a new computer management system over the next 5 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2616AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Wendy Haigh, a teacher at Foothills Junior High, was among 19 educators who visited Japan last month to learn about their educational system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Haigh, Wendy

Item ID: 2842AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council approved a 7.4% trash fee increase. The raise is tied to a new recycling and automated collection system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2329AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2411AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Tim Brown, principal of Hugo Reid Elementary school was among 19 educators who visited Japan last month to learn about their educational system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Brown, Timothy

Item ID: 2818AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lois Schubert, who has been an employee of the Arcadia Unified School District for the past 42 years, is retiring January 31. Mrs. Schubert worked for most of those years as a secretary.

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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: Schubert, Lois

Item ID: 3134AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Janet Stephens, a special education instructional aide, has been honored by the Board of Education for her outstanding work with children who have learning disabilities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Stephens, Janet

Item ID: 2879AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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A new $340,000 computer system will be installed in the library. using Inlex software and Hewlet Packard hardware, the library will automate the card catalog and the circulation desk providing better control of the library's 150,000 books and 240 periodicals.

To commemorate American Library month, the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library will hold a series of special programs.

Johanna Hofer, who is making her third try for a seat on the Arcadia City Council, says she thinks concerned citizens should be elected, not just politicians and those with special interests.

"Be a Read-a-Saurus" is the theme of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library.

National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

The Library Board approved a budget of $5000 to purchase more Asian reading materials. Rose Hwang, the librarian in charge of the Asian language collection said the money will buy at least 600 new books.

Arcadia resident and member of the Library Board and Friends of the Library, Jeanne Saunders, died in and auto accident in New Mexico on August 27.

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.

Post Alarm Systems of Pasadena donates security alarm system for the new Red Cross headquarters.

The Arcadia Planning Department has been asked by the City Council to prepare amendments to the municipal code which would limit building bulk and visual intrusion of new commercial buildings adjacent to residentially zoned properties. Various recommendations are discussed.

Arcadia schools will spend about $90,000 for a new computer management system over the next 5 years.

Wendy Haigh, a teacher at Foothills Junior High, was among 19 educators who visited Japan last month to learn about their educational system.

City Council approved a 7.4% trash fee increase. The raise is tied to a new recycling and automated collection system.

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

Tim Brown, principal of Hugo Reid Elementary school was among 19 educators who visited Japan last month to learn about their educational system.

Lois Schubert, who has been an employee of the Arcadia Unified School District for the past 42 years, is retiring January 31. Mrs. Schubert worked for most of those years as a secretary.

Janet Stephens, a special education instructional aide, has been honored by the Board of Education for her outstanding work with children who have learning disabilities.