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General information regarding Social Services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1937 p. 1 (Arcadia Welfare Federation incorporated under the name Arcadia Community Chest)
March 3, 1966 p. 1 (poverty board)
October 10, 1971 p. 1 (mini "United Way" proposed)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1937 p. 1 (Arcadia Welfare Federation incorporated under the name Arcadia Community Chest)
March 3, 1966 p. 1 (poverty board)
October 10, 1971 p. 1 (mini "United Way" proposed)
Subjects
Social Services
Item ID
4256AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia, Monrovia and Temple City will inaugurate a Tri-Community Juvenile Service Project, which is a Reach Out counseling service with a more in-depth approach. It will be partly financed by Federal revenue sharing funds administered by Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Social Services
Item ID
3248AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Senior Citizen Services

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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…
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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.
2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.
3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.
4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.
5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).
Subjects
Senior Citizen Services
Item ID
2AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Library-Special Services

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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…
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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.
2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.
3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.
4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.
5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.
6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.
7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.
9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.
10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.
11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.
Subjects
Library-Special Services
Item ID
146AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Library-Children's Services

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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…
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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.
2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.
3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.
4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.
5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.
6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.
7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.
8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.
Subjects
Library-Children's Services
Item ID
279AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Items regarding Arcadia Welfare Clinic

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1937 p. 1
January 5, 1937 p. 1
January 6, 1937 p. 1
January 7, 1937 p. 1
January 8, 1937 p. 1
January 11, 1937 p. 1
January 14, 1937 p. 1
Janaury 16, 1937 p. 1
January 18, 1937 p. 1
February 8, 1937 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1937 p. 1
January 5, 1937 p. 1
January 6, 1937 p. 1
January 7, 1937 p. 1
January 8, 1937 p. 1
January 11, 1937 p. 1
January 14, 1937 p. 1
Janaury 16, 1937 p. 1
January 18, 1937 p. 1
February 8, 1937 p. 1
Subjects
Social Services
Item ID
4255AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A package of new and increased city service fees designed to eliminate a potential budget shortfall will take effect on September 1, 2008. The higher fees are expected to bring Arcadia nearly $512,000 in the new fiscal year, by increases in fire services, swim classes, business licenses, plan checks and library services.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2008
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Budget
City services - fees
Item ID
31377AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Residents of Arcadia, in response to a questionnaire about city services, rated the paramedic service the highest. Second highest rating was earned by the reference department of the library. Of 23,000 questionnaires sent out, 652 were returned. This is considered above average response.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Municipal Services
Item ID
1993AN
Collection
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Arcadia Recreation and Community Services introduces youth basketball league, designed to expose children to the fundamental skills of the sport.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 6, 2018
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 6, 2018
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services
Basketball
Item ID
35538AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Understanding Our City Series - Part 10, Maintenance Services

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Understanding Our City Series
Maintenance Services
Malloy, Pat
Item ID
26006AN
Collection
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Hometown Weekend included family fun activities and open house at the Police Department and Maintenance Services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Hometown Weekend
Police Department
Maintenance Services
Item ID
26027AN
Collection
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Don Alcorn, Emergency Services Coordinator, led about 40 city officials in an earthquake drill, held twice a year.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 28, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 28, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Emergency Services Coordinator
Alcorn, Don
Item ID
320AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council

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Contents
Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011. 1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan 2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002. 3. Yout…
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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011.
1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan
2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002.
3. Youth Services Coordinating Council proposed calendar for 2002-2003. Proposed meetings every other month (September, November, January, March, May, skipping October, February, April, no meetings in December or June).
4. Youth Coordinating Council meeting minutes September 24, 2002.
5. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda, November 19, 2002.
6. Youth Services Coordinating Council, November 19, 2002, report from Arcadia Unified School District.
7. Youth Services Report submitted by Jessica L. Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor and David A. Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, November 4, 2003.
8. Outdated copy of "The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents" that was going to be updated by Youth Coordinating Council and documentation on its progress. A table of contents was written by 2005, but we do not have the completed version.
9. Arcadia Unified School District & City of Arcadia Youth Master Plan Youth Activities Survey, a report by The Pulliam Group. March 21, 2001. Survey respondents were elementary school parents, middle school parents, and middle school students.
10.City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Joint Meeting, August 31, 2004. Youth Master Plan Implementation Update.
11. City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Update. January, 2007.
12. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda and reports, January 22, 2009.
Subjects
Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council
Item ID
295AF
Collection
Subject Files
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All City Track and Field Meet will be on March 25. It is put on by Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 28, 2015
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 28, 2015
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department
All City Track and Field Meet
Item ID
34296AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Gas explosion on August 19 at Arcadia City Yard (Public Works Services Department) at 11800 Goldring Road causes $450,000 in damage to a carport structure and street sweeper.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 21, 2014
Pages
p. 27
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 21, 2014
Pages
p. 27
Subjects
Arcadia City Yard
Public Works Services Department
Item ID
34166AN
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Dave Lewis, who grew up in Arcadia, will be working as the director of Recreation and Community Services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
City of Arcadia - employees
City of Arcadia - Recreation and Community Services Department
Lewis, Dave - biography
Item ID
31233AN
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Pest control in Arcadia by Chino-based Animal Pest Management Services Inc., allegedly killed coyotes with sodium pentothal, a controlled substance. It is being investigated.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 11, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 11, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Animal Pest Management Services Inc.
Coyotes
Wild animals
Item ID
35061AN
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Santa Anita-based 'Free Animal Doctor' continues to help pet owners with needed services. Now entering its second year, Free Animal Doctor, a non-profit provides free veterinary services to dogs and cats, and is located in Santa Anita Park's parking lot 7. It opened on September 15, 2020. Free Animal Doctor utilizes Crowdfunding to raise monies for specific pets. Co-founder is Sam Bernardo. Spaying and neutering are available. See freeanimaldoctor.org or call 626-487-7129 for more information.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 16, 2021
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 16, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Free Animal Doctor
Veterinarians
Veterinary services
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Social Life and Customs

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Contents
1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904. 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909. 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933. 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d. 5. Arcadia gets publicity.…
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1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904.
2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909.
3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933.
4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d.
5. Arcadia gets publicity. news clip from scrapbook of Alton Green circa 1927.
6. Cartoons and story with a sentence about Arcadia from Los Angeles Times April 18, 1909 p.1 of part II; story written by Harry C. Carr.
7. Information due to closing of Santa Anita from L.A. Daily Times March 31, 1909.
8. Copy of invitation to the Santa Anita Ball held February 23, 1936.
9. Street dance, band concert attract throng. Arcadia Journal August 12, 1925.
10. Margaret Dorsey, voted queen of the Arcadia Carnival of Progress. news clip 1934.
11. "Most exciting thing in the world - Beatles" article describing excitement of a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Arcadia Tribune September 9, 1965.
12. Receipt for horse bailed out of pound. Arcadia May 11, 1923.
13. Worshippers to greet dawn. Article about Easter sunrise services in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.
14. Cat owners compete in Arcadia during SGV Cat Fanciers show at Arcadia Masonic Lodge. Weekly Star, February 17, 2013.
Subjects
Social Life and Customs
Item ID
237AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Don Alcorn, a 20-year veteran of the Arcadia Police Department, has been named to the new post of Emergency Services Coordinator by the Arcadia City Council. Alcorn's job is to prepare an emergency plan that will cover any aspect of any possible disaster, from earthquake to fire to nuclear disaster.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Emergency Services Coordinator
Alcorn, Don
Item ID
1525AN
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