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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"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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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
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Arcadia school officials are considering bus transportation for students on a pay-as-you-go basis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2629
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1978
Pages
p. B-4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1978
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2568AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As it now stands, there will be no busing service for Arcadia students this fall due to Proposition 13 cutbacks. The Superintendent and School Board are still seeking a solution to the problem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2630
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2569AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As their own volunteer project, local boys from Arcadia acquire shelving and install it at Bienvenidos Children's Center in Altadena. Sam Pievac Co. in Santa Fe Springs donated the shelves.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29307
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 13, 2004
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 13, 2004
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Volunteers
Volunteerism
Vanni, Adam
Fornaciari, Matt
Bienvenidos Children's Center
Item ID
29491AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"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".

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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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
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Newspaper Index
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Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29974
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2006
Pages
p. A3 w/photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2006
Pages
p. A3 w/photos
Subjects
Broadwell, Jerry
Cai, Tim
Lauderdale, Jon
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Arcadia Fire Department
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room
Item ID
30161AN
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Newspaper Index
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The fuel crisis may cause difficulties in the busing of area students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2631
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2570AN
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Newspaper Index
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Local author Denise Hong and her son Andrew collaborate on a children's book titled "Why I Love My Mom." The book is illustrated by Paul Lopez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28230
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Hong, Denise
Hong, Andrew
Lopez, Paul
Children's Books
Item ID
28424AN
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Newspaper Index
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Mark Wourms, CEO of the Arboretum, says the Arboretum is trying to meet the needs of its demographics. A new activity area called the Children's Discovery Node will open tomorrow featuring a large earthen turtle (or rabbit) and a scented maze of lavender and rosemary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29470
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Children's Discovery Node
Item ID
29655AN
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Newspaper Index
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31554
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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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
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A new "Read" poster featuring Arcadia firefighters was unveiled on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, to encourage children to read.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29396
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 2, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 2, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010
Read poster
Arcadia Fire Department
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room
Item ID
29580AN
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Newspaper Index
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A pilot program called "Arboretum Explorers" teaches children about nature. It is a 5-day summer camp. Natalia Chang, 8, of Arcadia is shown in a photograph.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28820
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2004
Pages
p. U12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2004
Pages
p. U12
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Arboretum Explorers 2004
Children's Activities - Summer camps - Day camps
Chang, Natalia
Item ID
29012AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Willie and Judi Jenkins of Arcadia were recognized for their commitment to a foster child. The couple fostered and eventually adopted Donte.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 27, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 27, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Families
Five Acres Therapeutic Treatment Center for Abused Children
Foster Parents
Jenkins, Judi
Jenkins, Willie
Item ID
30650AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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