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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 448AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Arcadia, has received a $95,000 grant from the Atlantic Richfield Foundation to fund a mobile community health program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 1784AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Parsons Corporation in Pasadena has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Engineering-Science Companies of Arcadia, a local business that specializes in environmental engineering.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-10

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-10

Subjects: Engineering-Science Companies

Item ID: 768AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Educational Foundation presented $35,000 to the Board of Education. Their efforts to solicit community support through various fundraisers is ongoing.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 477AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 457AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

El Monte city officials have scheduled a town hall meeting to discuss the draft environmental impact report on the proposed landfill.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Rodeffer Landfill

Item ID: 1900AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Suzanne Gilstrap, who was paralyzed for life when a 20-foot-long tree limb fell on her at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on July 25, 1977, has won a $1,625,000 settlement from the County. Miss Gilstrap, now 16, has appeared as a paraplegic in a recent television movie, "Skyward," with Bette Davis.

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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: Arboretum

Item ID: 458AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Kel Mason selected to receive annual Humanitarian Award. Award presented by San Gabriel Valley Human Relations Committee to persons who have contributed time and effort toward betterment of the community.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce; Mason, Kel

Item ID: 915AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Red Cross Center builds a solid foundation with its ongoing 'Brick Campaign.'

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 6, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 6, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Red Cross

Item ID: 363AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 473AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On behalf of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Mayor Gilb accepted a check for $250,000 from Hometel of America Corporation. This is the first of several payments toward the purchase of the property at the northeast corner of Second Ave. and Huntington Dr.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 11, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 11, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Hometel Corporation

Item ID: 1826AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 451AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three local organizations have contributed $10,000 to help the Arcadia Historical Society open the doors of its museum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1986

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1986

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 493AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Subjects: Citizen of the Year - 1982; Towsley, Marguerite; Bell, Robert; Fundraisers

Item ID: 965AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Arcadia, has received a $95,000 grant from the Atlantic Richfield Foundation to fund a mobile community health program.

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

The Parsons Corporation in Pasadena has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Engineering-Science Companies of Arcadia, a local business that specializes in environmental engineering.

The Arcadia Educational Foundation presented $35,000 to the Board of Education. Their efforts to solicit community support through various fundraisers is ongoing.

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

El Monte city officials have scheduled a town hall meeting to discuss the draft environmental impact report on the proposed landfill.

Kel Mason selected to receive annual Humanitarian Award. Award presented by San Gabriel Valley Human Relations Committee to persons who have contributed time and effort toward betterment of the community.

Red Cross Center builds a solid foundation with its ongoing 'Brick Campaign.'

The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

On behalf of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Mayor Gilb accepted a check for $250,000 from Hometel of America Corporation. This is the first of several payments toward the purchase of the property at the northeast corner of Second Ave. and Huntington Dr.

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

Three local organizations have contributed $10,000 to help the Arcadia Historical Society open the doors of its museum.

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.