18 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
1
The San Marino City Council reconvened to approve a 17 cent increase per $100 of assessed valuation raising the rate to 2.20. The move aims to close a 114000 deficit and bolster reserves amid pending Sacramento tax code changes. The panel authorized bidding for a new fire truck seen yielding long term savings.
An AFS student aboard in Amaro Italy shares life with the Zorzi family. He describes Milano winters, Amaro summers, a multigenerational home, and strong Carnia traditions honoring ancestors.
The Board of Education submits proposals for District Certificated and Classified personnel contracts and schedules a formal hearing for August 23. It approves up to 13000 for high school lighting upgrades, reallocates recreation funds, and sets September 8 9 as teacher orientation amid negotiations with SMTA.
A year into the Pasadena Police Helicopter program, city and San Marino renew their service agreement. San Marino officials praise the chopper as a rapid response tool aiding ground units and protecting lives and property. Police spokesman James Moore notes it can answer calls in under a minute and support multiple operations.
San Marino resident Dan Bryant plans a campaign for the Republican nomination for State Assemblyman in the 61st District. The district includes San Marino Arcadia San Gabriel Temple City Monrovia Azusa Duarte and Sierra Madre. Incumbent John L. Bud Collier, 73, will retire after his 1978 term.
An ambulance run is logged for August 9 1977 at 8 58 p m to Los Robles avenue and Mission street. Another entry at 11 13 p m notes an ambulance to Lorain read Medical Term to Page 4.
A cautionary note says three of four accidents occur in clear weather on dry roads. The saying about the top rung of the ladder of success warns the ascent offers the best view but carries danger.
Duane Farnsley, a longtime employee at Bob Hathbone's Mobil station on Winston and Huntington, suffered second and third degree burns to both legs when a glass container spilled burning liquid onto charcoal at a friend's beach barbecue. He remains hospitalized as doctors treat his injuries.
Divers from El Monte Duarte Burbank Commerce El Segundo Lakewood Arcadia Sierra Madre and Derrish Swim Club at La Serna High School Pool in Whittier compete in the Seventh Annual San Marino Novice Diving Invitational this Saturday at 9 am. San Marino finishes runner up to El Monte as John Connell wins 1 2 year old boys division.
Nevins warns that appeals received after the final filing date will not be considered. Debbie Whitehouse won first in the 1 and 12 year old girls division, Shelly Whitehouse won first in the 13 and 4 year old division, and Krist DuRose placed second in the 13 and 14 year old girls division. The meet occurred last Friday, August 12, with finals at the aerot Se.
The San Marino Police Department completed a Mobile Emergency Command Unit built from surplus equipment by police, street, and fire crews. It serves as command post for barricaded suspects, a disaster communications hub, and can operate police and emergency calls on CB radio channel 9. It may link to a home phone service and power equipment during blackouts. The van and trailer came from the San Marino School District, with a 4 KW Kohler generator powering all systems. Residents gain enhanced security and safety as crews finalized setup for daily use.
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