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Reports on damage left by a violent windstorm. There was little damage to homes but trees were down throughout the city. The Arboretum suffered extensive damage. The Edison Company had major problems affecting 50,000 customers in the area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Windstorms

Item ID: 3503AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council has decided to delay action on cable television proposals in order to review and evaluate the various suggested programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Antenna Television

Item ID: 1228AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new group called Parent Alert is being formed by local parents concerned with drug abuse in Arcadia. A phone number (447-6758 AM to PM) is currently open for information queries. The group hopes to see a hotline established. They are also encouraging the school board to develop drug education programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parent Alert

Item ID: 2103AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ernest "Cal" Ford recently retired after 27 years of driving a school bus for Arcadia School District. Ford is a second generation school bus driver. His father drove a school bus for Arcadia in the 1930's.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Ford, Ernest

Item ID: 2835AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In spite of a feasibility study that "came up poorly," the Hometel Corporation is still interested in building an eight-story hotel in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Hometel Corporation

Item ID: 1824AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Teleprompter Corporation, the city's current cable provider, and Six Star Cablevision, Inc. are competing to establish the first city-wide cable service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Antenna Television

Item ID: 1229AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Plans for a series of office buildings and a high-rise hotel in the Arcadia redevelopment area require general plan and zone changes. The first move is an environmental impact report for the area bounded by the 210 Freeway on the north, the railroad tracks on the south, Fifth Avenue on the east and Second Avenue on the west.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1273AN

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

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

The John Panatier Nature Center at Arcadia's Wilderness Park houses a wide variety of display: stuffed and live animals, rocks and minerals, etc. Programs offered at the Center are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1980

Pages: p. A-6 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1980

Pages: p. A-6 photo

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2134AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A pictorial history entitled "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" is being published by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. The book is written and compiled by Pat McAdam of the Arcadia Public Library and Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; McAdam, Pat; Snider, Sandy

Item ID: 1716AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3454AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mayor Don Pellegrino has declared October to be Drug Abuse Education Month. Dr. Robert E. Bell, president of Parent Alert, discusses the group's programs and activities. Talks are scheduled at PTA and service club meetings.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Drug Abuse

Item ID: 1442AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Council PTA in cooperation with Parent Alert has organized evening programs for parents of all 5th and 6th grade, junior and senior high school students. The programs are designed to offer education on drug abuse.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-7

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-7

Subjects: Drug Abuse

Item ID: 1443AN

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

A special 8 page supplement offers a variety of articles on the Santa Anita Park track, its history, activities, facilities and its contributions to the community.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2395AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Oak Tree begins its 12th season on October 17. An 8 page supplement included several articles about the Oak Tree meet: special events, charitable contributions, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2401AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don Fickas, president of the Arcadia Board of Education, praises Parent Alert's drug abuse education and prevention programs. He describes the schools' efforts at teaching students about the dangers of drugs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Drug Abuse

Item ID: 1445AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group of 350-400 teachers and supporters staged a demonstration and rally before the school board meeting to express their views on the deadlocked negotiations. A mediator sent out by the Public Employees Relations Board was in the district Monday but nothing was accomplished.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2740AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Reports on damage left by a violent windstorm. There was little damage to homes but trees were down throughout the city. The Arboretum suffered extensive damage. The Edison Company had major problems affecting 50,000 customers in the area.

Arcadia City Council has decided to delay action on cable television proposals in order to review and evaluate the various suggested programs.

Ernest "Cal" Ford recently retired after 27 years of driving a school bus for Arcadia School District. Ford is a second generation school bus driver. His father drove a school bus for Arcadia in the 1930's.

In spite of a feasibility study that "came up poorly," the Hometel Corporation is still interested in building an eight-story hotel in Arcadia.

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

Teleprompter Corporation, the city's current cable provider, and Six Star Cablevision, Inc. are competing to establish the first city-wide cable service.

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.

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

The John Panatier Nature Center at Arcadia's Wilderness Park houses a wide variety of display: stuffed and live animals, rocks and minerals, etc. Programs offered at the Center are discussed.

A pictorial history entitled "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" is being published by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. The book is written and compiled by Pat McAdam of the Arcadia Public Library and Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum.

City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

Mayor Don Pellegrino has declared October to be Drug Abuse Education Month. Dr. Robert E. Bell, president of Parent Alert, discusses the group's programs and activities. Talks are scheduled at PTA and service club meetings.

The Arcadia Council PTA in cooperation with Parent Alert has organized evening programs for parents of all 5th and 6th grade, junior and senior high school students. The programs are designed to offer education on drug abuse.

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.

A special 8 page supplement offers a variety of articles on the Santa Anita Park track, its history, activities, facilities and its contributions to the community.

Oak Tree begins its 12th season on October 17. An 8 page supplement included several articles about the Oak Tree meet: special events, charitable contributions, etc.

Don Fickas, president of the Arcadia Board of Education, praises Parent Alert's drug abuse education and prevention programs. He describes the schools' efforts at teaching students about the dangers of drugs.

A group of 350-400 teachers and supporters staged a demonstration and rally before the school board meeting to express their views on the deadlocked negotiations. A mediator sent out by the Public Employees Relations Board was in the district Monday but nothing was accomplished.