Dr. Jack Wainschel, one of the few experts in the U.S. on snake and venomous insect bites, resigned from the staff of the Methodist Hospital because the hospital requires him to carry malpractice insurance which he claims is too high.
Beginning February 24, 1975, Arcadia Methodist Hospital will be the location of a Satellite Blood Center - a cooperative effort permanent blood donating facility located in the Nursing Education Building just south of the hospital.
The Methodist Hospital has inaugurated a three months seminary internship under Chaplain Paul Johenk. The purpose is to teach methods of hospital calling and pastoral counseling with patients and families going through a medical crisis.
The Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center opened June 17, 1975. Its purpose is to reduce the rate of recurring heart attacks. Care is based on a physician referral with patient's therapy prescribed and periodically evaluated.
Ground was broken on March 28, 1976 for the new City Council Chambers addition to City Hall. It will be a completely separate building to the west of the present structure.
The Arcadia chapter of the Red Cross is seeking to become a regional subcenter for blood collection and processing for the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Authorities say that such a center on the grounds of the Methodist Hospital would be ideal.
With the musical production revived when an addition to the High School Little Theater was guaranteed, the High School will present "Fiddler on the Roof" May 3-6 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.
Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.
On July 18 the School Board approved an expenditure of $2000 for plans and specifications for an addition to the High School Little Theater to be used as a set shop. However, the $40,000 estimated cost of the addition is not in the published budget.
A brief dedication ceremony for the new chamber building at City Hall was held on April 15, 1977. Total cost, including the remodeling of old quarters for new uses, was $903,000.
An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.
By a vote of 3-2, the City Council OK'd seeking Federal funds for the construction of an auditorium. The School Board has already voted to appropriate $4000 of the $6000 needed to update old plans.
The City Council, in emergency session, cancelled its contract with City Refuse Service and awarded an emergency contract for 90 days to Best Disposal Co. of Monrovia.