Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Fatal Head-On Crash
A year old Alhambra woman, Debra Eilda Farnea, was killed when her compact car was struck head on by a vehicle crossing the center divider on Las Robles Avenue near Wilson Avenue. Frank Williams of Los Angeles, the other driver, was arrested on felony drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter charges. Williams and a passenger in his car were injured. A third car involved in the crash assisted but sustained minor injuries. Police planned to file charges by Tuesday. Report notes this is the city’s first fatal traffic accident of the year.
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Solar Energy Powers McDonalds in Alhambra Franchise
Frederick Frederic, owner of an Alhambra McDonald’s, partners with Conserdyne and Photocomm to install a rooftop photovoltaic array. The third party financed system lowers utility costs by 28 percent, with energy sold to the building owner and any excess to the local utility. This first San Gabriel Valley installation marks a pioneering municipal venture in solar energy for a McDonald’s franchise.
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PTAs Honor Founder's Day Service Award Winners
Eighteen San Marino school volunteers were recognized with Honorary Service Awards at the annual Founder's Day PTA event. Recipients included Dr David Brown and Brenda Hecht, plus Nancy Swansen Chuck and Sally Adams, among others, with a CATS themed presentation by dancers from Oye San Marino High School.
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San Marino Chamber Install New Officers at Annual Dinner
The San Marino Chamber of Commerce installed its 1985 officers at the annual dinner held at the University Club in Pasadena. Speakers included state Senator Newton Russell and LA Times editors John Lawrence, with remarks on California’s economy, taxes, and future growth. Retiring directors were honored and new committee assignments announced.
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District Considers New Kindergarten Program
The San Marino Unified School District weighs a two year kindergarten plan for children needing extra readiness skills. A letter from assistant superintendent Kenneth Ogden and principals William Langton and Dr Carel Lambert explains a second year at Carver or Valentine with half day sessions and a possible full day option in year two. The program would share the second year between the two schools, preparing students for first grade. Parents who think their child qualifies are asked to turn to Page 7.
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Roof Fire Put Out On Cumberland Road
The San Marino Fire Department extinguished a roof fire at a residence in the 2400 block of Cumberland Road last Saturday. Fire caused by hot embers from an interior fireplace damaged about 50 square feet of roof. No interior damage. estimated roof loss $1,500. South Pasadena units assisted.
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Smith Named To Advisory Post Former US Attorney General
Former United States Attorney General William French Smith, a San Marino resident, was named to Reagan's Foreign Advisory Board. The 21 member panel, formed four years ago to strengthen US intelligence security, was announced by the White House.
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Along the Drive The Drive quote on politics and votes
Oscar Ameringer said politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich by promising to protect each from the other. This sharp observation suggests a critique of political maneuvering amid class interests.
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