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Marguerite Towsley and Dr. Robert Bell, veterinarian, have been named citizens of the year. Towsley is best known for the fundraising events she has chaired for numerous philanthropic organizations. Bell, president of Parent Alert, has made a considerable contribution toward helping to educate local citizens to the problems of drug abuse an providing guidance in combating them.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper965
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
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p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
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p. A-1 photos
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Citizen of the Year - 1982
Towsley, Marguerite
Bell, Robert
Fundraisers
Item ID
965AN
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Newspaper Index
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Recent groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Arcadia Chapter building of the American Red Cross culminated years of fundraising projects and negotiations between the Red Cross, Methodist Hospital and City of Arcadia. Ceremony held at Methodist Hospital.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1983
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1983
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p. 1 photo
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American Red Cross
Fundraisers
Item ID
357AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadian Victor Christen, soon to be 100 years old, still works part time at Foulger Ford selling cars.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper938
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1988
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1988
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p. A-1 photo
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Christen, Victor
Item ID
938AN
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Fundraising efforts (primarily via direct mail solicitation) by the Arcadia Educational Foundation have yielded $45,000 to be used for a new science lab at Arcadia High School and $20,000 to buy mini-computers for Arcadia grade school students.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1984
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1984
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p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Fundraisers
Item ID
483AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, and Arcadia-based Christian organization dedicated to the preservation of the home, is about to move into new offices in Arcadia. The organization, which has grown rapidly over the past few years, currently has 310 employees and occupies offices in 7 separate buildings in Arcadia. The new building, located on Foothill Blvd., will be completed around the first of October.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
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p. A-1
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Focus on the Family
Item ID
1622AN
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Focus on the Family, Arcadia's 5th largest employer, has run out of room and may have to leave town. The mushrooming non-profit organization with a Christian radio, publishing, counseling, film and television ministry, could leave within 6 months to a year.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
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p. A-1
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Focus on the Family
Item ID
1623AN
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Newspaper Index
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County supervisors approved a $4.7 million infusion of funds to aid mental health programs in the Children's Home Society in Arcadia. The Children's Home Society, a non-profit organization that places mentally disturbed children in foster homes, will now lose $16,000, instead of the anticipated loss of staff and $32,000.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1989
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p. A-1
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Children's Home Society
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936AN
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After serving 17 years as a crossing guard, 83-year-old Harry Christianson is retiring. The children at Highland Oaks honored him with a special Mr. Chris Day.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1989
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p. A-1
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Christianson, Harry
Item ID
942AN
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Ed Schreiner and 13 other skaters returned Thursday, August 14, from their 816 mile, 73 hour skate from Arcadia to Las Vegas and back. The trip was organized as a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Photo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1980
Pages
p. A-1, 2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1980
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p. A-1, 2
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Roller Skating
Item ID
2347AN
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Article discusses organization of sixth homeowner's association in the city.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1988
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p. A-1
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Homeowners Associations
Item ID
1736AN
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Last year, Foothills Junior High students raised $800 for the Peace Corps to go to Lamotrek Atoll, Micronesia, an island in the South Pacific. The Peace Corps Partnership Program allows American schools, clubs and organizations to fund small projects, typically less than $1500. The money will be used to construct a basketball court.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 29, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 29, 1989
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p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Foothills Junior High School
Item ID
3050AN
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Review of redevelopment in Arcadia over nine year period.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1982
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p. A-1, 2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1982
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p. A-1, 2
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1286AN
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Dick Closson was elected president of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. The article discusses the organization's concerns and activities.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 30, 1980
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p. A-3 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 30, 1980
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p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Closson, Dick
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902AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Community Hotline, sponsored by the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, will be able to pay its telephone bill for the remainder of the year, thanks to a decision by the City Council to grant the telephone counseling service $8,000. Councilman Charles Gilb questioned using taxpayers' money for a church-related operation, and asked how the Hotline would raise funds next year. Rev. Bob Johnson, Hotline director, said the organization could be incorporated and operate as a non-profit group to raise funds.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
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p. A-1
Subjects
Community Hotline
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
1251AN
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Residents of South Arcadia plan to organize a homeowner's organization that proponents say could help block construction of new houses which do not harmonize with existing residences.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1732
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1988
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p. A-1
Subjects
Homeowners Associations
Item ID
1731AN
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The Chinese Cultural Promotion Center has recently been established by a group that plans to promote Chinese culture in the area. Dr. Sheng Chang, director of the new group, said the organization will hold a Chinese Cultural Festival once a year.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1987
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1987
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p. 1
Subjects
Chinese Cultural Promotion Center
Item ID
937AN
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Newspaper Index
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Residents in Arcadia's Baldwin Stocker area will meet June 2 to plan a new homeowner's organization in the city.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1988
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p. A-1
Subjects
Homeowners Associations
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1730AN
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Newspaper Index
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Article about new organization includes summary of guidelines for forming such groups that will be considered at the next City Council meeting.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 17, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 17, 1988
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p. A-1
Subjects
Homeowners Associations
Item ID
1738AN
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Walter R. Hoefflin Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Methodist Hospital, has announced his retirement. Hoefflin has been with the organization for 32 years and was closely involved in the hospital's move to Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1769
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Hoefflin, Walter R. Jr.
Item ID
1768AN
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Newspaper Index
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Police raided the stable area of Santa Anita Park race track and arrested 4 stable workers for allegedly selling cocaine to fellow employees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1473
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1986
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1986
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p. A-1
Subjects
Drug Trafficking
Item ID
1472AN
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Newspaper Index
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