San Marino ’68 reunion shows some changed some stayed same
About 200 former San Marino High School classmates gathered at Huntington Sheraton to celebrate their 1968 era. They discussed the tumultuous decade, noted many careers and marriages, and recalled teachers and moments from high school life. The event featured a fashion show, impersonations, and awards as peers reflected on growth and continuity.
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Susie Slack
Wuthering Heights
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Scott Sternberg
Sternberg
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Journey Inc
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Maren Jorgensen
Art Hansen
Mark Reynolds
Kim Biles
Rich Murphy
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Dulcie Ruess
San Marino Blue Ribbon Committee mulls grassroots drive
San Marino's Blue Ribbon Committee plans a broad information and fundraising campaign this fall to restore city revenues cut by Proposition 13. committee members and a veteran fundraiser outline direct mail, coffee, neighborhood meetings, phone drives, and personal appeals to raise near 1 million dollars for fire police repairs parks and library staffing. The effort follows a 40 percent revenue drop from 32 million to 2.1 million, with two property tax bills this fall.
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San Marino
Select Blue Ribbon Committee
Donald A Hendricksen
Allan Laws
Berkeley Johnston
Liewelyn
Charles Reed
John Dobbins
Council
Siason Lynn
Reithauer
Charles Martin
Edward J. Flynn
Martin
Blue Ribbon Committee
Principals Open Offices For Parental Talks At San Marino
San Marino elementary and high school principals open their offices for parent conferences from 6 30 a m to 4 30 p m Monday through Friday as registration begins. New registrants must visit the district office at 1665 West Dr near the library with Dr Kenneth Ogden handling intake. Returning students only need to show up for school.
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San Marino
Walter Dingus
Dingus
1665 West
Kenneth Ogden
Dundas Will Chair Red Cross Chapter
The San Marino Red Cross elected John A Dundas II as chairman for 1979 with Vice Chairs Mrs Robert Edwards Jack H Hankin and Mrs Thomas A Sturges also serving as volunteer chairman. Officers include Secretary Mrs Robert F Snow den Treasurer Mrs Ray K Cherry and Immediate Past President Donald H. Scott. The board welcomes new three year term directors Dr Clarence C Folsom Mrs John HB Prench Mrs C Hughes A Grady Mrs Robert FP Millsap and William G Steeles Jr.
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Robert Edwards
Jack H Hankin
Thomas A Sturges
Robert F Snowden
Ray K Cherry
Donald H. Scott
Red Cross
Clarence C Folsom
John HB Prench
C Hughes A Grady
Robert FP Millsap
William G Steeles Jr
Along the Drive Along the Drive Inefficiency in Action
The piece argues that inefficiency on the road can be reduced through practical steps while inspiration remains intangible and not subject to ordering or manufacture. It emphasizes mindset and process over forced motivation.
San Marino School Board Defers Reorganization Plan
San Marino boards delays full reorganization for 1978 79 with a study committee of parents and staff. Enrollment declines 10 percent primary and 5.1 percent overall prompt scrutiny amid SB 154 AB65 Serrano impacts. Board votes 3 to 1 to form committee, with Bassett dissenting, delay decision until September and recruit members.
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Huntington
Valentine
Stoneman and Carver
Ted Hoffman
Hoffman
Serrano
Marilyn Bassett
Mrs. Bassett
Telleen
Frank Paine
Walter Dingus
City Agrees To Pay For Crossing Guards
The San Marino City Council will fund eight school crossing guards through December 15, after which the school district PTA groups or residents must cover costs or find another solution. Last year $21,000 was spent on salaries, and SB 2199 could allow reimbursement if districts contract with police. The city will recruit train and pay guards starting with the new school year, with guards kept on call previously.
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San Marino
PTA
Maurice Jones
Walter Dingus
Ted Hoffman
Saramento
California Highway Patrol
Dingus
Buffaloed
Grand Juror Nancy Wheat backs county chief executive idea
Nancy Wheat of San Marino, a 1977-78 grand juror, reflects on the Los Angeles County chief executive proposal. The grand jury urged ballot placement. voters previously rejected a county mayor and expanded board plans. Wheat argues a county executive could streamline government, promote efficiency, and balance supervisor powers.
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Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Board of Supervisors
Grand Jury
Wheat
San Marino
Grand
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