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Fire Chief Gene Mahoney has been placed on indefinite leave of absence without pay. Since Mahoney came to Arcadia in 1973, the Fire Department has been prey to internal tension. Bob Dick has been named acting Chief.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Mahoney, Gene; Dick, Bob; Dick, Robert

Item ID: 1588AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Gardner, Gerald R.

Item ID: 1593AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. and Mrs. Don Nebeker were killed in a plane crash at Big Bear just after Thanksgiving.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Nebeker, Don

Item ID: 2009AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don Fickas, a School Board member for 5 years, has announced that he will seek reelection.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 6, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 6, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: School Board - Elections; Fickas, Don

Item ID: 2496AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don Hage, ex Arcadia mayor, will run for the 61st Assembly district seat now held by John Collier.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1976; Hage, Don

Item ID: 859AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don Fickas and Carol Papay (replacing Jim Harvey, who decided not to run again) are the new School Board members.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: School Board - Elections; Fickas, Don; Papay, Carol

Item ID: 2501AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Extensive biographical article on Don Hage, who is running for the 61st Assembly district seat. Also included are his positions on what he thinks will be the key issues.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1976; Hage, Don

Item ID: 862AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire chief Gene Mahoney

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department; Mahoney, Gene

Item ID: 3925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Paramedics have been asked to assist in field training of paramedic trainees from PCC. The Fire Chief said that there is great reluctance to do so, but agreed that Arcadia Paramedics received their training from Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Fire Departments and should repay this service by helping new trainees.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1568AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Dick, Bob; Dick, Robert

Item ID: 1591AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

James Harvey, concluding his second 4 year term, will not seek re-election. Don Fickas, whose term also expires in 1977, has not decided whether or not to seek another term. Filing dates for the April 19 election are January 20 through February 18.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board - Elections; Harvey, James; Fickas, Don

Item ID: 2495AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief Gene Mahoney, with City Council approval, is instituting an apprentice fireman program, in which the men will take training classes at PCC while actually employees of the Arcadia Fire Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1569AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Bob Margett has been elected Mayor for 1979-1980, with Don Pellegrino Mayor Pro-Tem. Article outlines Margett's concerns for the community.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1970 - 1979; Mayors - Margett, Bob

Item ID: 1002AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After 2 1/2 months in his new position, Police Chief Charles Mitchell has been reorganizing the Police Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police - Mitchell, Charles D.

Item ID: 2218AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Long-time resident of Arcadia Syd Larkin has been named manager of the new Broadway store opening November 11 at Fashion Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 27, 1974

Pages: p. B-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 27, 1974

Pages: p. B-2

Subjects: Larkin, Sydney A.

Item ID: 1907AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new RTD line (119) has been instituted between Arcadia and Pasadena. It covers the area from Lincoln Ave. to Washington Blvd., Altadena Ave. to Orange Grove, out to Baldwin and terminating at Fashion Park. Buses leave every 30 minutes on weekdays.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1974

Pages: p. A-5

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1974

Pages: p. A-5

Subjects: Transportation

Item ID: 3421AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chiefs of 19 Foothill cities met this spring and have worked out a strike force plan for more efficient fire fighting. Since the dry conditions make this potentially the worst fire season since 1920, this could mean great savings. A strike force will consist of 5 units directed by a team leader.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1574AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 441An

Collection: Newspaper Index

Firemen have decided that the Memorial Day fire at First Avenue Junior High School was definitely the work of arsonists. All of the other possible causes have been eliminated.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3037AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Trouble continues for a teen music "night club" that opened in December 1977 on First Avenue. Noise, trash, and parking have been problems. Now it is restroom facilities and fire regulations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Marquee West

Item ID: 792AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Fire Chief Gene Mahoney has been placed on indefinite leave of absence without pay. Since Mahoney came to Arcadia in 1973, the Fire Department has been prey to internal tension. Bob Dick has been named acting Chief.

Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

Dr. and Mrs. Don Nebeker were killed in a plane crash at Big Bear just after Thanksgiving.

Don Fickas, a School Board member for 5 years, has announced that he will seek reelection.

Don Hage, ex Arcadia mayor, will run for the 61st Assembly district seat now held by John Collier.

Don Fickas and Carol Papay (replacing Jim Harvey, who decided not to run again) are the new School Board members.

Extensive biographical article on Don Hage, who is running for the 61st Assembly district seat. Also included are his positions on what he thinks will be the key issues.

Fire chief Gene Mahoney

Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

James Harvey, concluding his second 4 year term, will not seek re-election. Don Fickas, whose term also expires in 1977, has not decided whether or not to seek another term. Filing dates for the April 19 election are January 20 through February 18.

Fire Chief Gene Mahoney, with City Council approval, is instituting an apprentice fireman program, in which the men will take training classes at PCC while actually employees of the Arcadia Fire Department.

Bob Margett has been elected Mayor for 1979-1980, with Don Pellegrino Mayor Pro-Tem. Article outlines Margett's concerns for the community.

After 2 1/2 months in his new position, Police Chief Charles Mitchell has been reorganizing the Police Department.

Long-time resident of Arcadia Syd Larkin has been named manager of the new Broadway store opening November 11 at Fashion Park.

A new RTD line (119) has been instituted between Arcadia and Pasadena. It covers the area from Lincoln Ave. to Washington Blvd., Altadena Ave. to Orange Grove, out to Baldwin and terminating at Fashion Park. Buses leave every 30 minutes on weekdays.

The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

Firemen have decided that the Memorial Day fire at First Avenue Junior High School was definitely the work of arsonists. All of the other possible causes have been eliminated.

Trouble continues for a teen music "night club" that opened in December 1977 on First Avenue. Noise, trash, and parking have been problems. Now it is restroom facilities and fire regulations.