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James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.

Item ID: 1934AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Jim Domney, recently named City Librarian for Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.

Item ID: 1933AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A "doomsday" budget is being studied and capital improvements postponed until it is seen whether the Jarvis Amendment (Proposition 13) on the June ballot passes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1978

Item ID: 875AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Chamber of Commerce subsidy from the City will surely be drastically cut by Proposition 13. It may be discontinued completely.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 895AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Kent Kiester, Oct. 25.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1948

Pages: p. 4

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1948

Pages: p. 4

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Kiester, Michael Kent

Item ID: 9195AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group of Arcadia residents has scheduled a protest meeting against tax shifts and increases proposed by the City as a result of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 23, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 23, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3320AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Retirement party set for Kent Barney, a member of the high school teaching staff for 26 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Barney, Kent

Item ID: 2814AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council unanimously agreed to hold a June election to attempt to bail the school district out of its financial troubles. Proposition A would increase the utility tax by 2%, bringing in $550,000. Proposition B would raise the tax an additional 1% bringing $250,000 more. The funds would be for maintenance of school property and facilities used by the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ross, July 22.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1957

Pages: p. 20

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1957

Pages: p. 20

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Ross, daughter

Item ID: 15838AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ross, Nov. 15.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1961

Pages: p. 17

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1961

Pages: p. 17

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Ross, Lillian Ann

Item ID: 18511AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Clark, Grace

Item ID: 1932AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ross Stores will open a new store in Arcadia's Hub Shopping Center April 29.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Ross Stores

Item ID: 810AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City utility tax has been raised 2% to a total of 7%. Revenue from this is expected to help offset cuts resulting from Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3319AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Kent Barney was recently named Shakespeare Teacher of the year as part of the Rotary Club's celebration of Shakespeare week. Mr. Barney states the many rewards of teaching, especially that of Shakespeare.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Barney, Kent

Item ID: 2813An

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an expansion of the Arcadia Public Library that may add 15,000 square feet of space at a cost of about $3.5 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 88AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2257AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ross Browne will retire after 31 years as an educator, the last 21 as principal of Longley Way.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Browne, Ross

Item ID: 2819AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Policeman on Campus program will be reinstated in the city's three junior high schools. The program has been inactive for two years due to Proposition 13 cutbacks The city will pay the entire cost of the program - approximately $53,000 for the school year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3031AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ross Browne, who retired as principal of Longley Way School in Arcadia just a year ago, died Sunday of massive heart attack.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Browne, Ross

Item ID: 2820AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article outlines discussion at City Council meeting about the ballot measure to increase the utility tax to raise money for the schools. It was suggested a higher admission tax at Santa Anita Park be used to raise the money.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2924AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

Biographical sketch of Jim Domney, recently named City Librarian for Arcadia Public Library.

A "doomsday" budget is being studied and capital improvements postponed until it is seen whether the Jarvis Amendment (Proposition 13) on the June ballot passes.

The Chamber of Commerce subsidy from the City will surely be drastically cut by Proposition 13. It may be discontinued completely.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Kent Kiester, Oct. 25.

A group of Arcadia residents has scheduled a protest meeting against tax shifts and increases proposed by the City as a result of Proposition 13.

Retirement party set for Kent Barney, a member of the high school teaching staff for 26 years.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ross, July 22.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ross, Nov. 15.

Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

Ross Stores will open a new store in Arcadia's Hub Shopping Center April 29.

The City utility tax has been raised 2% to a total of 7%. Revenue from this is expected to help offset cuts resulting from Proposition 13.

Kent Barney was recently named Shakespeare Teacher of the year as part of the Rotary Club's celebration of Shakespeare week. Mr. Barney states the many rewards of teaching, especially that of Shakespeare.

The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an expansion of the Arcadia Public Library that may add 15,000 square feet of space at a cost of about $3.5 million.

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

Ross Browne will retire after 31 years as an educator, the last 21 as principal of Longley Way.

The Policeman on Campus program will be reinstated in the city's three junior high schools. The program has been inactive for two years due to Proposition 13 cutbacks The city will pay the entire cost of the program - approximately $53,000 for the school year.

Ross Browne, who retired as principal of Longley Way School in Arcadia just a year ago, died Sunday of massive heart attack.

Article outlines discussion at City Council meeting about the ballot measure to increase the utility tax to raise money for the schools. It was suggested a higher admission tax at Santa Anita Park be used to raise the money.