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Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Camino Grove

Item ID: 2680AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Highland Oaks Elementary School is starting a Resource Center, equipped to assist children with learning disabilities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 22, 1978

Pages: p. A-6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 22, 1978

Pages: p. A-6

Subjects: Schools-Highland Oaks

Item ID: 2700AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31748AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article tells of work done by Dr. Ciwa Griffiths at the H.E.A.R. Center, which Dr. Griffiths founded 25 years ago.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 11, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 11, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education Through Auditory Research)

Item ID: 1671AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The need for a new Hall of Environmental Education has become paramount. Plans are to build one to hold 1000 people plus 340 student classrooms.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 443AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

There will be summer school this year, for a price. Classes will be arranged through the Arcadia Department of Recreation and the University of La Verne.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Summer School

Item ID: 3089AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Suicides; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31750AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School is instituting two P. E. classes for handicapped youngsters this fall. A survey showed the need, so a program has been worked out which will be titled Adaptive P. E. and is designed to strengthen and condition those students.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2958AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Proposals to further reduce the Arcadia school district budget include elimination of all field trips not within walking distance and of all music festivals.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2921AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chiefs of 19 Foothill cities met this spring and have worked out a strike force plan for more efficient fire fighting. Since the dry conditions make this potentially the worst fire season since 1920, this could mean great savings. A strike force will consist of 5 units directed by a team leader.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1574AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Illegal lot splits in the area of deep residential lots has been causing many headaches for the City. City Attorney Phillips feels that most illegal splits occur because of ignorance of the law by owners and buyers. The City does not learn of the deal until it has been finalized.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Real Estate

Item ID: 2285AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Suicides; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31749AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Posted speed limits on most of Arcadia's main streets will be raised, making the speeds more realistic according to prevailing road conditions and travel patterns.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Regulations

Item ID: 3409AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools, Private - Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School

Item ID: 3078AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary/death notice.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1974

Pages: p. A8

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1974

Pages: p. A8

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Antista, Angela

Item ID: 24330AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board reversed an earlier decision to order construction of two modular buildings at Holly Avenue School to permit the transfer there of 150 students from Hugo Reid, thus emptying one classroom there for future growth. It may not be possible at this late date to get the necessary work done by September 15.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

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

Item ID: 2688AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Coordinating Council will sponsor an inquiry into the problem of child abuse.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse

Item ID: 934AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary/death notice.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1974

Pages: p. A1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1974

Pages: p. A1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Antista, Angela Maria

Item ID: 24329AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dennis Rosas, Sep. 27.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 11, 1979

Pages: p. C2

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 11, 1979

Pages: p. C2

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Rosas, Angela Lee

Item ID: 26082AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council voted to authorize closure of California St. between Santa Anita and First Avenue so that the Arcadia School District can install temporary classrooms while First Avenue School is being rebuilt.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 2608AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

The Highland Oaks Elementary School is starting a Resource Center, equipped to assist children with learning disabilities.

Article tells of work done by Dr. Ciwa Griffiths at the H.E.A.R. Center, which Dr. Griffiths founded 25 years ago.

The need for a new Hall of Environmental Education has become paramount. Plans are to build one to hold 1000 people plus 340 student classrooms.

There will be summer school this year, for a price. Classes will be arranged through the Arcadia Department of Recreation and the University of La Verne.

Arcadia High School is instituting two P. E. classes for handicapped youngsters this fall. A survey showed the need, so a program has been worked out which will be titled Adaptive P. E. and is designed to strengthen and condition those students.

Proposals to further reduce the Arcadia school district budget include elimination of all field trips not within walking distance and of all music festivals.

Illegal lot splits in the area of deep residential lots has been causing many headaches for the City. City Attorney Phillips feels that most illegal splits occur because of ignorance of the law by owners and buyers. The City does not learn of the deal until it has been finalized.

Posted speed limits on most of Arcadia's main streets will be raised, making the speeds more realistic according to prevailing road conditions and travel patterns.

Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

Obituary/death notice.

The Coordinating Council will sponsor an inquiry into the problem of child abuse.

Obituary/death notice.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dennis Rosas, Sep. 27.

The Arcadia City Council voted to authorize closure of California St. between Santa Anita and First Avenue so that the Arcadia School District can install temporary classrooms while First Avenue School is being rebuilt.