Arcadia resident Dean Murray spends his weekends working at the Universal Studio Tours as the "Hulk" from the TV program "The Incredible Hulk." Article outlines Murray;s background and other interests.
Article includes biographical information on Tony Walker, director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. The Project's work is also discussed.
The construction of private medical offices as part of the Methodist Hospital facility on property owned by the City of Arcadia has been an issue since 1953. The matter is subject to City Council approval as such construction may be in violation of the current terms of the 99 year lease held by the hospital.
Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.
Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.
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.
A group of eight intends to roller skate from Arcadia to Las Vegas and back again, a trip which should set a speed and endurance record and earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. The marathon, under the leadership of Ed Schriener, hopes to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Ed Schreiner and 13 other skaters returned Thursday, August 14, from their 816 mile, 73 hour skate from Arcadia to Las Vegas and back. The trip was organized as a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Photo.
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.
Tax rates are being increased in the city's five lighting districts. Article discusses status of other tax rates and notes an increase of 9.2% in the total assessed valuation of all properties in Arcadia.
Arcadian Roger S. Stevens, a flutist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 30 years, is a professor of music at USC. As owner and pilot of a Cessna 182, Stevens frequently flies himself and his wife, Dr. Margaret M. Stevens, minister of the Santa Anita Church, to classes and speaking engagements in other areas.
Santa Anita Park will have thoroughbred racing from December 26 through April 22, a season expanded by two weeks. The horse racing bill AB 3383 provided other changes in the sport that will affect Santa Anita Park.