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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 Arcadia Beautiful Commission awarded 16 property owners hand-decorated plaques for their beautification of residential as well as business properties. This year the Arboretum was given a special award.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1985

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1985

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 626AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council has authorized a project to build concrete sidewalks adjacent to Camino Grove, First Avenue, Hugo Reid Primary, Dana and Holly Avenue schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Streets

Item ID: 3280AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Teacher of the Year, Marsha Burkhalter, a sixth grade teacher at Hugo Reid Elementary, is a contender for the 1989 California Teacher of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Burkhalter, Marsha

Item ID: 2823AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Unified School District will purchase 2 portable classrooms at well under the expected cost of $60,000 each. The classrooms will be installed at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Hugo Reid

Item ID: 2705AN

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

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

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

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city of Arcadia will spend an estimated $108,875 to renovate playing fields at 3 public elementary schools: Hugo Reid, Highland Oaks and Holly Avenue, all used by the city's Recreation Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 29, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 29, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Elementary Schools; Schools-Hugo Reid; Schools-Highland Oaks; Schools-Holly Avenue

Item ID: 2697AN

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

Hugo Reid School won the Arcadia Recreation Department's 1987 city cheerleading title.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Hugo Reid

Item ID: 2706AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Hart, veteran Arcadia elementary teacher, has been named acting principal at Hugo Reid Elementary School. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Hart, John

Item ID: 2844AN

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 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance lifting a 25-year-old ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages at County botanical gardens, including the Arboretum in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Alcohol - Law and Legislation

Item ID: 343AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Marsha Burkhalter, a 4th grade teacher at Hugo Reid Elementary School, was nominated by the school's PTA for the organization's national Outstanding Educator Award.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Burkhalter, Marsha

Item ID: 2822AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Merlin Olson was the guest speaker at the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast held April 1 at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Visitors

Item ID: 3437AN

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

New school principals have been appointed by the Arcadia Unified School District. Susan MacNab will succeed Paul Mundy at Hugo Reid; William Robertson will succeed Charles Jarboe at Camino Grove; John Bogut at Arcadia Continuation succeeding John Simmons; Mark Vetter, English teacher at Arcadia High School, has been appointed assistant principal, Curriculum and Guidance at the high school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 2, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 2, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2756AN

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

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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 Arcadia Beautiful Commission awarded 16 property owners hand-decorated plaques for their beautification of residential as well as business properties. This year the Arboretum was given a special award.

The Arcadia City Council has authorized a project to build concrete sidewalks adjacent to Camino Grove, First Avenue, Hugo Reid Primary, Dana and Holly Avenue schools.

Arcadia's Teacher of the Year, Marsha Burkhalter, a sixth grade teacher at Hugo Reid Elementary, is a contender for the 1989 California Teacher of the Year.

Arcadia Unified School District will purchase 2 portable classrooms at well under the expected cost of $60,000 each. The classrooms will be installed at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

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.

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.

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

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

The city of Arcadia will spend an estimated $108,875 to renovate playing fields at 3 public elementary schools: Hugo Reid, Highland Oaks and Holly Avenue, all used by the city's Recreation Department.

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

Hugo Reid School won the Arcadia Recreation Department's 1987 city cheerleading title.

John Hart, veteran Arcadia elementary teacher, has been named acting principal at Hugo Reid Elementary School. Biographical notes included.

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 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance lifting a 25-year-old ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages at County botanical gardens, including the Arboretum in Arcadia.

Marsha Burkhalter, a 4th grade teacher at Hugo Reid Elementary School, was nominated by the school's PTA for the organization's national Outstanding Educator Award.

Merlin Olson was the guest speaker at the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast held April 1 at the Arboretum.

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.

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.