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In its efforts to raise money for the Arcadia School District, the Arcadia Educational Foundation is conducting a direct mail campaign to enlist community support for their efforts.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 22, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 22, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 476AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

About 1500 people went to a hearing before the county Commission on School District Organization to discuss the possible transfer of Sierra Madre schools from the Pasadena Unified School District to the Arcadia Unified School District. The hearing is the first step in a long process that involves approval by the state Board of Education and local voters before an area can transfer to another school district.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 15, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 15, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Pasadena Unified School District

Item ID: 2153AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Since beginning its scrip program citywide in September, the Arcadia Educational Foundation is now selling (indirectly) about $25,000 worth of groceries a week and thereby raising $1500 weekly for the Arcadia School District.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 488AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Focus on the Family

Item ID: 1623AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Children's Home Society

Item ID: 936AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop serves a dual purpose: a non-profit department store with thrift shop prices and as a local welfare agency for those in need. The article discusses the types of assistance given. All programs are funded by sales from the thrift shop.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop

Item ID: 513AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Just over $22,669 was donated to the Arcadia School District Monday night from the Arcadia Educational Foundation to purchase classroom furniture.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 485AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

James Merritt, a long-time resident of this area, and a strong supporter of local organizations and charities, died September 19 at the age of 55.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Merritt, James R.

Item ID: 1978AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Tom Romano, president of the Arcadia Educational Foundation, presented the Arcadia Board of Education with a $20,000 check. The money was the result of a "telethon" in which residents were asked to contribute to the foundation in support of Arcadia schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 487AN

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

Charles Gilb, chairman of Arcadia Educational Foundation, writes a check for $35,000 to be presented to Don Fickas, president of the Board of Education. Money to be used to augment school district's science program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation; Gilb, Charles

Item ID: 482AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Non-teaching employees in the Arcadia Unified School district have voted against the implementation of a merit system to monitor such activities as hiring and promotion.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2803AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation; Fundraisers

Item ID: 483AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 22, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Hotline; Gilb, Charles

Item ID: 1251AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Thirteen new members have been appointed to board of Arcadia Educational Foundation according to president, Charles E. Gilb.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1983

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1983

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 481AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has expressed interest in helping bail the school district out of some of its financial problems. There are a number of areas in which the city could provide assistance. One possibility being considered is a June election to determine public support for such action.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two-thirds of Arcadia's school teachers have resigned from the district PTA in the wake of a dispute over a chapter president's support for their unresolved contract negotiations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2767AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

According to Superintendent of Schools, Stephen Goldstone, if Governor George Deukmejian's budget passes as it now stands, the Arcadia School District will have to make "tremendous cuts" in personnel.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2647AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Several community organizations have come to the aid of the West Arcadia Band Review whose fate was uncertain.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 29, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 29, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: West Arcadia Invitational Band Review

Item ID: 3491AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Commission on School District Organization voted 9-0 to deny Sierra Madre's petition to join the Arcadia School District. The matter will go to the state Board of Education, which may take 3-4 months to make a decision.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Pasadena Unified School District

Item ID: 2154AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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In its efforts to raise money for the Arcadia School District, the Arcadia Educational Foundation is conducting a direct mail campaign to enlist community support for their efforts.

Since beginning its scrip program citywide in September, the Arcadia Educational Foundation is now selling (indirectly) about $25,000 worth of groceries a week and thereby raising $1500 weekly for the Arcadia School District.

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.

The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop serves a dual purpose: a non-profit department store with thrift shop prices and as a local welfare agency for those in need. The article discusses the types of assistance given. All programs are funded by sales from the thrift shop.

Just over $22,669 was donated to the Arcadia School District Monday night from the Arcadia Educational Foundation to purchase classroom furniture.

James Merritt, a long-time resident of this area, and a strong supporter of local organizations and charities, died September 19 at the age of 55.

Tom Romano, president of the Arcadia Educational Foundation, presented the Arcadia Board of Education with a $20,000 check. The money was the result of a "telethon" in which residents were asked to contribute to the foundation in support of Arcadia schools.

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

Charles Gilb, chairman of Arcadia Educational Foundation, writes a check for $35,000 to be presented to Don Fickas, president of the Board of Education. Money to be used to augment school district's science program.

Non-teaching employees in the Arcadia Unified School district have voted against the implementation of a merit system to monitor such activities as hiring and promotion.

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.

Thirteen new members have been appointed to board of Arcadia Educational Foundation according to president, Charles E. Gilb.

City Council has expressed interest in helping bail the school district out of some of its financial problems. There are a number of areas in which the city could provide assistance. One possibility being considered is a June election to determine public support for such action.

Two-thirds of Arcadia's school teachers have resigned from the district PTA in the wake of a dispute over a chapter president's support for their unresolved contract negotiations.

According to Superintendent of Schools, Stephen Goldstone, if Governor George Deukmejian's budget passes as it now stands, the Arcadia School District will have to make "tremendous cuts" in personnel.

Several community organizations have come to the aid of the West Arcadia Band Review whose fate was uncertain.

The Los Angeles County Commission on School District Organization voted 9-0 to deny Sierra Madre's petition to join the Arcadia School District. The matter will go to the state Board of Education, which may take 3-4 months to make a decision.