27 Mar 1980
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1980
Page
1
Local officials ponder an undercover inquiry at beaches and pools over clothing, while San Marino High School students embrace a Roaring Twenties Grad Night theme. The piece notes 1920s fashions, reform and social changes amid rising urban excitements.
San Marino establishes a school foundation to fund educational programs and facilities, independent yet allied with the Board of Education. Initial trustees include Jeanine Cushman Thomas Mack Lorna Reed Ben Schmid and Phelps Wood. by-laws allow 18 trustees with 13 more to represent district schools. The Citizens Legal Advisory Group chaired by Erickson guides the council. Bruce McGregor and Roger Lowney coordinate with the district.
San Marino School Board member Mary Snaer arrived after an all day Sacramento session on Proposition 9 and said there is likely enough opposition to defeat it. She cited seniors and parents of students as key constituencies and noted past Proposition 13 supporters shifting stance. Superintendent Roger Lowney announced a PTA coalition meeting to study the California Coalition’s claims and invited 60 local leaders to a library briefing on April 10 at 7 30 p m.
City Council imposes a 120 day moratorium on new and added-on construction in San Marino after numerous complaints. A review committee will assess permits for additions not exceeding 20 percent living area, no second story, no multi dwelling structures, and no 10 percent sunlight loss. Final planning commission review required if issues persist. automatic exemption if approved within set timelines.
The remark centers on Miss Piggy and Kermit with objections to their romance as unnatural. Critics argue the relationship strains believability, while supporters defend the Muppet charm and humor in the film.
San Marino Chamber of Commerce approved the police protection and fire suppression city assessment measure for June 3 voter consideration. Jay Besel appointed John Devereux chair of a chamber committee to urge support, with plans for a cable TV feasibility study and a civic channel for meetings and a safety channel for police and fire use.
The rotary and Coldwell Banker sponsored Run for Fun charity mini marathon returns on Saturday April 3 at 8 am starting at the high school track. Two races 5k and 10k, limited to San Marino residents or city workers, with male and female divisions and special student and parent child categories. Entry rises 18 and under five dollars, over 18 ten dollars. Funds go to Huntington and high school track programs. last year 1500 raised with 275 runners, expected about 500 this year.
Gary Thayer of the San Marino Health Club board says the former club will reopen in May at its facilities, leased by J R Zapata of La Habra who runs a women’s figure salon. The deal includes members of the defunct club and is tied to RPI, a firm behind San Marino ownership.
Four San Marino City Council hopefuls agreed at a Huntington School forum that the city needs to pass a police protection fire suppression assessment measure. Incumbents Maurice Jones Jr. Benjamin Hammon Joseph W. Lewis and challenger Andrew Hallum Jr. answered questions before about 75 residents as Bill Steele moderated and Ben Schmid led a City Club panel. Hallum challenged Mayor Jones over election date details from a Tribune report, noting 1980 as the second contested election in 16 years.
In San Marino the ESL effort draws generous contributions from Orientals with deep community ties. Mothers and fathers from Chinese and Japanese clubs volunteer time and funds, while Kyoko Norizoe Nadine Ishizu and others join as aides to aid students at various English levels. William Lin coordinates as liaison, noting strong immigrant engagement and belief San Marino is ideal for education.
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