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Home My Public Portal About04-25-95 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION3 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 25, 1995 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AGENDA JULIO MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON ✓J E EI CITY OF LYNWOOO CITY CLERKS OFFICE APR 2 01995 AM PM 718j9110111112i11213141M , 17 , GEORGE MARTINI WALTBRrLOPE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONE BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER RALPH W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR JIM GIVEN RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER ANN LLANAS' MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES �z 1_ 1. Call to Order' 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance Ham Park, Teen Center to Agenda) B News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis 4. Roll Call of Commissioners Chairperson Julio Mendoza Commissioner George Martini Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Walter Lopez 5 Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk 6. Approval of minutes of meeting of March 28, 1995 CORRESPONDENCE:. A. None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS: A Facility Usage - Bateman Hall, Community Center, (Attached April 25, 1995 • • Page 2 C Personnel A. Nomination for Recreation & Parks Commission B. Retirement of Jean Nelson, Administrative Aide '9.- ACTIVITIES REPORT: Attached 10 CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: SCHEDULED MATTERS 1 11. PREVIE' 12. REPORT 13. REPORT 14 .UPDATE 15. REPORT 16. REPORT a O ON ON ON ON ON 1995 -96 FY BUDGET BEAUTIFICATION UPARR GRANT PROPOSAL BATEMAN HALL WORK PROJECT UNITY FESTIVAL CIRCUS VARGAS PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Julio Mendoza: Commissioner George Martini: Commissioner Walter Lopez: Commissioner Bette Espeseth ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, May 23 -, 1995 at 6_:00 p.m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. r &p /agenda CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 28, 1995 OPENING CEREMONIES The Recreation & Parks Commission meeting of March 28, 1995 was called to order by Chairperson Julio Mendoza at 6:03 p.m. The invocation was led' by Commissioner Espeseth, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Commissioner Mendoza. Roll call of Commissioners: Chairperson Mendoza - Present Commissioner Martini - Present Commissioner Markovic - Absent Commissioner Mendoza - Present Commissioner Lopez - Present Mr. Jim Given, Project Manager for the Recreation and Community Services Department certified the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk. Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the February 28, 1995 meeting, Commissioner Martini seconded the motion. The Commission agreed and the minutes were approved. None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A. Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - None CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT SEMAA Basketball Tournament to be held on May 20 -25 Youth Basketball has concluded Youth Soccer Opening Day will be on May 18th Boxing Event at Lynwood Activity Center on April 8th Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 15th Baseball Opening Day will be on April 22nd Citywide Track Meet will be on April 29th r March 28, 1995 Page 2 CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Continued C� Cinco de Mayo Program hosted by Laura Diaz of Channel 7 News will be field on May 7th Mural Contest Judging - Mr. Jim Coles gave the Commission an overview of the Mural Contest and had them participate in the judging. SCHEDULED MATTERS BEAUTIFICATION TOUR DISCUSSION This item will be tabled until the next meeting. DISCUSSION ON PARK REQUEST FOR PRIVATE PARTIES A handout will be distributed at the next Recreation & Parks Meeting. DYMALLY PARK STATUS REPORT A review of activities involved in Phase #1 of the Mervyn M. Dymally Park Master Plan Project. TEEN CENTER GRANT STATUS REPORT Mr. Given informed the Commission that the Lynwood City Council approved authorization for the R.F P process. CINCO DE MAYO REPORT Covered under "Current Program Report" CPRS REPORT Mr. Ralph Davis will provide this information at the next, meeting. PUBLIC ORALS None March 28, 1995 Page 3 COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Mendoza - No Comment Commissioner Martini - Made comments on Phase I of the Mervyn M. Dymally Park Master Plan Project Commissioner Espeseth - Commented on parking around Bateman Hall and Code Enforcement on weekends Commissioner Lopez - No Comment ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Espeseth motioned for the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting to be adjourned, Commissioner Lopez seconded the motion. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25., 1995 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. r &p /minutes 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSON: PERRY BRENTS PHONE#`: (310) 886 -0415 IMM AFTERSCHOOL FUN PLAYGROUND HIGHLIGHTS February 21. 1995 - Abbott vs Washington RELEASE: The Lynwood Afterschool Fun Football Program is off to a great start with an eye catching kick -off made by Abbott, coached by Davon Graham. Quickly into the game Abbott scored its first touchdown made by John Richardson, but before the half was over, Washington, coached by Estella Robles, made a comeback with a touchdown scored by Allen Ovalle. Both teams showed true team spirit, but only one school could prevail. Abbott won the game 20 to 6. The last two (2) touchdowns which sealed the game were scored by Raul Salazar and quarterback Mark Gomez. February 23,'1995 - Lindbergh vs Mark Twain Both teams struggled to make a touchdown in the beginning of the game. Lindbergh coached by Darnell Rubin made a move and Mark Twain coached by Frank Wesley countered each and every move. Soon Lindbergh rose to the occasion scoring two (2) touchdowns both scored by George Malagon at the end of the first half. Although, Mark Twain used both of its promising young quarterbacks, Anthony Soto and Steve Watson, it was not enough to beat this very tough Lindbergh Team. 0 0 February 23. 1995 - Compton - Roosevelt "B" vs Wilson Less than thirty (30) seconds into the game Chris Johnson ran for a sixty (60) yard touchdown for the Compton - Roosevelt "B" team. Although that was impressive, Wilson quickly came back during their second play with a long touchdown run by David Harlston. Both teams played hard to score points. Roosevelt coached by Calvert Wright finally prevailed in a win over Wilson, coached by Tim Davis, by a score of 21 to 14. , February 24. 1995 - Wilson vs Will Roaers Today, our younger players showed their talent as 3rd and 4th graders competed in our Flag Football game. •Wilson coached by Epi Gamboa suffered a defeat against Will Rogers coached by Gary Martin. Will Rogers picked up a safety and one touchdown with the score ending at a hard fought 8 to 0. February 28. 1995 - Lindbergh vs Lindbergh At the half the score was 14 to 0. Lindbergh coached by Darnell Rubin showed an impressive first -half, with Luis Acevedo and Jess Tivao scoring powerful touchdowns, to break the momentum of Lincoln coached by Roy Elder. Then, with ten (10) seconds left in the second -half, Lincoln regained its vigor with Victor Gonzalez scoring a Lincoln touchdown to make the final score, Lindbergh 20, Lincoln 6. February 28 1995 - Will Rogers vs Abbott Abbott,* the only undefeated and united team in the league, coached by Davon Graham -came out with a burst of energy scoring, two (2) touchdowns by the end of the first -half. Touchdowns were made by John Richardson and Calvert Wright. Most of the second -half was a defensive struggle, with neither team gaining very much yardage. The pressure flared as each team anticipated a win, but once again Abbott prevailed with the score ending 20 to 0. Statistics 1.- Abbott 5 - 0 - 0 2. Lindbergh 3 - 0 - 1 3. Compton - Roosevelt " A " 3 - 0 - 1 4. Mark Twain 2 - 1 - 1 S. Compton - Roosevelt "B" 2 - 2 - 1 6. Lugo 1 - 2 - 1 7. Lincoln 1 - 3 - 0 8. Washington 0 - 2 - 0 9. Roosevelt 0 - 3 - 0 10. Will Rogers 0 - 4 - 0 xwWW3895.& LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS PHONE 1: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0415 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFTERSCHOOL FUN FLAG FOOTBALL On February 16, 1995, Lincoln Elementary School played Roosevelt Elementary School in a very exciting game. Coach Roy Elder led his Lincoln team to a victory with the score ending at 22 to 6. Jaime Urenda led the Lincoln team with two (2) of the touchdowns. Lincoln quarterback, Marcos Roman, also played an excellent game. Roosevelt, Coached by Juan Lopez made a number of very memorable plays such as a long touchdown by Emmanuel Sandoval. Edgar Leon also retrieved an onside kick. Lugo Elementary School triumphed in a victory over Wilson Elementary School with the score ending at 12 to 0. Coach Jason Stewart led the Lugo team while Wilson was Coached by Mr. Davis and Mr. Andrews. Darnell Rubin coached Lindbergh Elementary School to a victory over Compton- Roosevelt with the score ending at 6 to 0. • rye -. o xrk%0 795.a 11 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0425 THE GLORY OF EASTER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Attention Seniors 55 years and older, this year enjoy Easter in a special way. Join the City of Lynwood Senior Citizens Program as we travel to Garden Grove, California, to the Crystal Cathedral to witness the dramatic last days of Jesus' life. Re -live the crucifixion resurrection, and the heavenly ascension of our Lord. Set to glorious music this spectacular pageant promises to warm the hearts of all who experience the miracle. See dynamic special effects, live animals, angels descending from the sky to proclaim Jesus' birth, death and resurrection. This experience you'll long remember. This trip is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 1995. The cost of this trip is $14.00 per person (cash only). The bus will leave from the Lynwood Community/ Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at 3:00 p.m. We'll eat dinner (on your own) at a nearby restaurant before going to the pageant. Then we will return back to Lynwood at 9 :00 p.m. Registration is being taken at the Lynwood Community /Transit tenter, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood, beginning Wednesday, March 1, 1995 through Monday, April 3, 1995 from 7:00 a.m: -9 :00 a.m., 12:00 noon -2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m., Monday through,Thursday. 0 • Tickets will be going fast for this delightful event, so mark your calendars.. For more information, call Phyllis Cooper, ('310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. Please be advised there are no refunds unless the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community services Department cancels. n zrVl22793b i- 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 LYNWOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE After a month of Basketball, the Lynwood Basketball League standings are showing championship teams in every division except Spud. Spud division is for children 6 to 8 years old and it is their first opportunity to play original basketball. The "UNLV" Spud team has been battling it out with "TSU". Although no score is kept, and win /loss records are not encouraged, the Spud Division participants have a great time going through the basic skills of the game such as dribbling, and shooting Other divisions including the Pee Wee Division (8 to 10 years) is led by "UNLV" with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, then comes the Tiny Division (10 to 12 years) led by Paramount with a record of 7 wins and 1 loss. The Midget Division finds the "Rebels" whose ages range from 12 through 14 years, all alone on top with 9 wins and no losses followed closely by Paramount II with 6 wins and 2 losses. The Junior Division is dominated by the Michigan Wolverines at 9 wins and no losses. As the Basketball League comes to a close, you can watch the teams battle for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center Gym, Monday through Saturday excluding Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m.•until 9:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy recreational basketball at its best. 0 0 For more information please call (310) 886 -0426. The Lynwood Basketball League Standings as of March 4, 1995 are as follows: JUNIOR DIVISION: °Michigan won 9 - lost 0 TSU won 0 - lost 9 MIDGET DIVISION: Rebels won 9 - lost 0 Paramount I won 6 - lost 2 Compton won 4 - lost 2 Paramount II won 3 - lost 4 Michigan won 1 - lost 8 TSU won 0 - lost 9 TINY DIVISION: Paramount won 7 - lost 1 UNLV won 5 - lost 2 UCLA won 3 - lost 5 TSU won 4 - lost 3 Optimal won 3 - lost 5 Michigan won 1 - lost 8 PEE WEE DIVISION: UNLV won 6 - lost 1 UCLA won 1 - lost 6 LR \st nms6st3895.a �7 • • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0415 BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS a In honor of Black History Month the City of Lynwood's Afterschool Fun Program sponsored the Lynwood City Essay contest for students, in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. Students were asked to submit handwritten essays of 100 words or less using the theme "My Dream: Making The World A Better Place To Live." There were a total of 310 essays submitted, representing all of the elementary schools in the Lynwood Unified School District. Everyone who entered the contest received a ribbon and award certificate. The overall winners from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place received trophies. The Third Grade winners were; 1st place Cordero Vigil, Washington Elementary, 2nd place Patricia Miller, Washington Elementary, 3rd place Johnathan,Gamero, Mark Twain Elementary and 4th place Vianca Hildreth, Mark Twain Elementary. The Fourth Grade winners were; 1st place Richard Cox, Lugo Elementary, 2nd place Paola Godinez, Lindbergh Elementary, 3rd place Rosa Barrera, Mark Twain Elementary and 4th place Daniel Garcia, Lindbergh. The Sixth Grade winners were; 1st place Stephanie Mazariego, Mark Twain Elementary, 2nd place Charles Ventura, Washington Elementary, 0 0 3rd place Norris Nicho, Wilson Elementary and 4th place Michael Perry, Wilson Elementary. The Spanish Language essay winners were; 1st place Cesar Varagas, Abbott Elementary, 2nd place Carlos Salinas, Lindbergh, 3rd place Maria Uranda, Lindbergh Elementary, 4th place Jose Suarez, Lindbergh Elementary. The.Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department wishes to thank all of the teachers and students who made the contest a success. Copies of the essays can be viewed at the Lynwood Teen Center, Monday through Friday at 11409 Birch Avenue, Lynwood. For more information call (310) 886 -0415. PBirr n sr\06895.b t L LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0426 1995 CINCO DE MAYO STEERING COMMITTEE The Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department and the 1995 Cinco De Mayo Steering Committee continue to accept volunteers to join in the planning for the holiday. If you have spare time, enjoy interacting with fellow residents and have ideas regarding programs for Cinco De Mayo please call us "we do need your help". Current - Committee members include: Esperanza Flores, Maggie Godoy, Emma Esparza, Margaret Araujo, Armando .Rea and Mark Flores. Please come and join us. We meet every Thursday at 6:00 p m. at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center in the Conference Room. For more information call (310) 886 -0426 and ask for Leo Rodriguez. LR\sf newsr \sf31395.a r. u LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 902 "62 CONTACT: JIM COLES PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319,OR (310) 886 -0414 SPRING BREAK Everyone loves Spring Break but we all can't afford Palm Springs or Florida. So why not enjoy "Lynwood ", at the Lynwood Natatorium Swim Complex for only $.75 for children and $1.00 for adults Our facility will be open the following hours to help your spring break be as affordable and enjoyable as possible. On Monday, April 10, 1995 we will open from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.- - 5:00 p.m. On Tuesday, April 11, 1995 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9 :00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 1995 ,1230 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 1995 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and final spring break special swim will be Friday, April 14, 1995 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also, remember our regular swim hours are as follows; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. At regular fee of $.75 for children and $1.00 for adults. If you have any further questions concerning our special swim, feel free to drop by, we are located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, or feel free to call us at (310) 886 -0414 or (310) 603- 0220, Ext. 414. JOSE r sr\s01495.a LYNW006 RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0426 SPUDS AND PEEWEES AT LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL During the refurbishing of the Lynwood Community /Transit Center Gymnasium floor the basketball league played in the Lynwood High School Gymnasium. The league had an opportunity to see what .playing. in high school will be like in years to come. Over many years literally hundreds of boys and girls who have participated in The Recreation and Community Services Department programs have gone on to compete at Lynwood Senior High School. In fact, most of the girls who played on the 1993 Lynwood Girls State Championship team learned how to play through the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Program. Former Lynwood High School gridiron great Earl Tucker Sr. and Facility and Program Supervisor Leo Rodriguez monitor the Spud and Pee Wee Division games. nmsr\st32095.h ' i I LYNWOOD RECREATIO D COMM 3798 MARTIN LUTHE ING JR, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER OR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 7NITY SERVICES DE4 1 TMENT BOULEVARD DOROTHY SIDDELL 319 OR (310) 886 -0425 ATTENTION ALL SENIORS 0 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SENIORS AGES 55 YEARS AND OLDER. Registration is now open for the upcoming excursions: The Ramona Pageant to be held on Saturday, May 6, 1995 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost for the trip is $36.00. The trip includes the motorcoach, admission to the art show, admission to outdoor pageant and lunch. Registration for this trip will end Monday, April 24, 1995. "Rail and Sail Tour" in Santa Barbara to be held on Thursday, June 29, 1995 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost for the trip is $27.00. The trip includes the motorcoach, Amtrak train, Scenic Cruise aboard the Harbor Queen. Registration for this trip ends Monday, May 8, 1995. Baja Blast - Ensenda, Mexico "overnighter" to be held from 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 1995 at to 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 1995. Cost for the trip is $90.00. The trip includes the motorcoach, one night accommodations at Villa Marina Hotel in be held at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. A tour to La Bufadora will be held on day two of the trip, plus shopping time in Tijuana. Add an additional $25.00 for a single room. Registration for this ~ trip will end Thursday, June 15, 1995. Please be advised that Ensenada, room taxes and baggage handling. On day one lunch will there is a minimum of 20 people per trip or the trip is subject to cancellation. So register in advance. All payments must be in cash and to-register you must supply name, address and phone number of person taking the trip. For further information pleaseontact Ms. Cooper ! (310) 8 86 -0425 or the Recreation & Community 'Services Department's main office at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. n srW32095.a 0 0 3 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES PHONE#: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATATORIUM SPRING PROGRAM BEGINS The Lynwood Natatorium Swim Complex located at 3770 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (between Bullis and Imperial) continues -to operate in the Spring Swim Schedule. Public recreational swimming is available each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7 :00 p.m. -9:00 p.m., as well as Saturday from 12:30 p.m. -2 :30 p.m. The cost remains only $.75 for children (17 years and younger) and $1.00 for adults (18 years and older). For the safety of all public recreational swim participants we require all swimmers to wear proper attire. In addition to encouraging family participation, no spectators are allowed during this period. Session II of the Spring Swim Lesson program will be starting on Tuesday, March 28, 1995. The class dates are scheduled for each Tuesday and Thursday for five (5) consecutive weeks. A thirty (30) minute class period allows for classes to start every 35 minutes beginning at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 6:20 p.m. A brief review of Session II swim lessons (March 28 to April 28, 1995) is as follows: 4:00 P.M. Regular Beginner I, Advanced Beginner I, Swimmer 4:35 p.m. Regular Beginner II, Advanced Beginner II, Intermediate 0 0 5:10 p.m. Tiny Tots, Young Beginner, Regular Beginner I 5:45 p.m. Tiny Tots, Young Beginner, Regular Beginner I 6:20 p.m. Young Beginner, Regular Beginner II, Advanced Beginner I, Mom, Dad, & Me Registration for Summer Swim Lessons is now being taken at the Lynwood Natatorium, 3770 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., on Monday & Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m., Friday, 3 :00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m., throughout the remainder of the current Spring schedule program hours. For further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at (310) 603 -0220, extension 414 or (310) 603 -2768. 0 s • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 ST. PATRICK'S DAY Come and visit the beautiful City of Lynwood! We here at the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department Natatorium Swim Complex invite you, your family, and friends to become familiar with our special monthly activities. This month we are proud to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on.Friday, March 17,1995 during the hours of 7:00 p.m. - 9 :00 p.m Now hear this, all who wear a solid green swimsuit (no cut -offs; zippers, buttons or leotards permitted) will swim for free! Yes, you read right, swim free! Green swim suits swim free on this day only. Regular fee admission applies to all who do not wear a green swim suit. Adults enter for only $1.00 and children enter for only $.75. Remember any child under 45" must be accompanied by an adult who will remain with the child on the deck and in the water The Natatorium Swim Complex is conveniently located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood, between St. Francis Hospital (off of Imperial.Highway) and the Lynwood Community /Transit Center (near Bullis Road). If you have any further questions stop by the pool or call friendly staff at (310) 886 -0414 or (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 414. 1C \sf nmSr \sf31495.b 1� Yf � ail LYNWOOD RECREATIS& COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPAMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 SPRING YOUTH DAYS The Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department would like to introduce your child to "Lynwood Spring Youth Days a child care and day camp program designed to help working parents and children who love to play outdoors. During portions of the month of April most schools are closed for Spring Break and the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department has the answer for parents who would like to have adult ' supervision for each day that the children are out of school. The Afterschool Fun Program is presenting "Spring Youth Days" at John D. Ham Park Monday through Friday beginning April 10 through April 21, 1995 Spring Youth Days is designed to benefit parents and children during "Spring Break ". Youngsters can enjoy sports, arts & crafts, games, field trips to Magic Mountain, roller skating, Knott's Berry Farm and other fun places, while under the adult supervision of the very fine Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department Staff. I There are two (2) sessions available each lasting one (1) week. Session I is from April 10 through April 14, 1995 and Session II is from April 17 through April 21, 1995. Spring Youth Days take place at Ham Park located at 11555 Wright Road, Lynwood, at the east end of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at the corner of Wright Road. The program operates Monday through Friday beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. (or as needed within the time frames provided). The fee for this *gram is $35.00 (CASH ONLY)ger session for the basic service and supervision only. Amusement Parks and field trips are optional and will require additional fees which are due ' at time of registration and individual parent permission slips. Students must bring their own breakfast and lunch. Registration is taken at.the Recreation & Community Services Department Main Office located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p:m. For more information call (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PH \6f newsr \sf32795.a U 1 V LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR._ BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 For Immediate Release EASTER EGG HUNT Hippity Hop! Hippity Hop! The Easter Bunny's on his way. The City of Lynwood presents the 1995 edition of the Lynwood Easter Egg Hunt at Mervyn Dymally Park, Saturday, April 15, 1995 beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the baseball fields. Boys, girls, parents and little babies are welcome to attend. There will be giveaways, prizes, candy, easter baskets and the Easter Bunny. The Lynwood Easter Egg Hunt is designed to feature hunts for children in six different age divisions, 2 Years and Younger, 3 and 4 Year Olds, Kindergarten, 1st -2nd Grade, 3rd -4th Grade and 5th -6th Grade. Each age division will hunt for eggs in six (6) different areas on the baseball diamonds at separate times. Parents will only be allowed on the field during the 2 Years and Younger hunt. The object of the 'Lynwood Easter Egg Hunt is for the children to have fun looking for and collecting toy eggs, while searching for specially marked grand prize eggs. The specially marked grand prize eggs can be redeemed for Easter Baskets at the end of each hunt This event is free and open to the public. Call the Easter Bunny Hotline and talk to the Easter Bunny or listen to the Easter Bunny's special message by calling (310) 886 -0422. PB \sf news, \sf32' 195.6 0 • LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING,,JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS PHONE #: (310) 886 -0415 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRACK AND FIELD HIGHLIGHTS In a dual meet face -off between Wilson and Mark Twain Elementary School, all of the participating youngsters went home winners. The afternoon was highlighted by the enthusiasm of the participants and the support of the attending parents. Wilson was coached by Ms. Hall, Mr. Hawthorne and Mr. Walulik, while Mark Twain was coached by Ms. Mack.and Mr. Wesley. The Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is sponsoring "mini meets" at the elementary schools as a way to promote participation in the city wide Track and Field Program and the Lynwood All City Championships Meet to be held on Saturday, April 29, 1995 at Lynwood High School. The next meet is Thursday, March 30, 1995 between Washington, Wilson and Lindbergh at Lindbergh Elementary School. Other track meets will be taking place on the following dates: Thursday, April 6 1995 Roosevelt /Rogers at Will Rogers Elementary School Saturday, April 8 1995 Lynwood Track & Field.Jog- A -Thon at Lynwood High School at 7:45 a.m. -9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 8 1995 Lynwood Arco Games and Relays at Lynwood High School at 10:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m'. Saturday, April 29 1995 All Track & Field Champs at Lynwood High School at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May i3 1995 SEMAA Championships at Gahr High School at' 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 1995 SCMAF Championships /Long Beach Veterans Stadium at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 1995 Hershey State Finals at San Bernardino at 10:00 a.m. If you have a youngster interested in Track and Field, call the Afterschool Fun Program at (310) 886 -0415. m srtu32295.& S LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT LYNWOOD YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEAGUE 3100 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CONTACT: JOE RAMIREZ, BOXING COACH OR JANICE THOMAS, STAFF PERSON PHONE: (310) 608 -2239 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. MONDAY - THURSDAY BOXING LAS VEGAS STYLE The City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department and the Lynwood Youth Activities League will present "BOXING, LAS VEGAS STYLE ", Saturday, April 10, 1995 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Activity Center located at 3100 East Imperial Highway (1 block west of Long Beach Boulevard). Action bouts all day!!! Weigh -Ins begin at 11:00 a.m. This LIVE AMATEUR BOXING is sanctioned by USA BOXING, INC. Cost of admission to the event is adults $3.00 and children 12 years and under $1.00. JT \sf ,newsr \sf32895.a .i 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL OR PHYLLIS COOPER 'PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR 413 SPRING HAS SPRUNG FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART! e. Attention Seniors ages 55 years and older The City of Lynwood, Recreation & Community Services Department has planned an exciting year of trips, activities and fun just for you! Plan your calendar accordingly. The following activities are held at the Community /Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood. An Aerobics class is held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 1. Prizes will be awarded to the Senior who has perfect attendance every 4 weeks. Join in the fun and bring a friend. The Senior Choral Group meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Room 2. We're planning for our Spring Concert in June. Come out and join us. The first Friday of every month is the date of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. All Seniors are welcome. Voice your views. 'Meet and greet other Seniors. There is always a guest speaker of interest We look forward to seeing you. 0 Be a part of the Senior activities. Our Lunch Program operates every day Monday through Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. in Room 2. The donation requested is $1.50. Also Seniors, don't forget the "Tuesday Night Dances" at Bateman Hall • located at 11331 Ernestine Avenue. Last, but certainly not least, "BINGO" every Wednesday at Bateman Hall beginning at 12:00 noon Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Take a look at our Spring and Summer line -up for trips.. Don't forget Hawaii in January of '96. You can start now and pay.on The Hawaiian Cruise. For more information call Phyllis at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. *Remember dates, times and prices are subject to change. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Try to register early as our trip registration goes very fast. Thank you for your participation in our programs. SENIORS CALENDAR MAY Saturday, May 6, 1995 THE RAMONA PAGEANT TIME:' 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. COST: $36.00 Trip includes: motorcoach, admission to art show. outdoor pageant and lunch. REGISTRATION DATES: March 27, 1995 to April 24, 1995 Thursday, June 29, 1995 "RAIL AND SAIL" TOUR TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. COST: $27.00 Admission to Trip includes: motorcoach, Amtrak Train, Scenic Cruise aboard the "Harbor Queen" REGISTRATION DATES: March 27, 1995 to May 8, 1995 JULY Thursday, July 13, 1995 through Friday, July 14, 1995 BAJA BLAST - ENSENADA MEXICO I 0 0 TIME: 8:00 a.m., July 13, 1995 to 6:00 p.m. on July 14, 1995 COST: $90.00 Trip includes: motorcoach, one night accommodations at Villa Marina Hotel in Ensenada, room taxes, baggage handling. As well as, lunch, on day one at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. A tour to La Bufadora on day two, shopping time in Tijuana. *Add an additional $25.00 for single room. REGISTRATION DATES: March 27, 1995 to June 15, 1995 AUGUST DATE: TO BE ANNOUNCED MYSTERY TOUR ? ? ?? FREE! You'll receive a special invitation if you have gone on 1 or more trips with the seniors. POSE nmsfW4595.b LYNWOOD RECREATIOPAND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEP 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 LAURA DIAZ KABC -TV'S "EYEWITNESS NEWS" ANCHOR AND REPORTER TO BE HONORED n The City of Lynwood will honor Ms. Laura Diaz as its' 1995 Cinco de Mayo Hispanic Role Model of the year. Ms. Diaz is presently co- anchor of KABC -TV'S top rated "Eyewitness News" at 6:00 p.m., she is also co -host of the public affairs series "Vista L.A." and is also an award winning reporter. Shortly after the 1992 L.A. riots, she chronicled the experience through the eyes of five children in a series with updates on the month and one year anniversary of the riots. In her May 1993 follow up, she arranged for the children to interview both Los Angeles mayoral candidates. In February 1993., Ms. Diaz spent'several days and nights at the Pueblo Del Rio Housing Project in South Los Angeles, becoming the only television reporter to tell the story of "Life in the Projects ". These first hand, streetwise reports have become her specialty. Ms. Diaz began her television career in 1980 at KSBY -TV in San Luis Obispo as reporter and anchor. In 1982 she moved to KFSN -TV in Fresno in the same capacity. One year later she jumped to KABC -TV, where she was named Orange County Correspondent. In'1985, she became substitute anchor, before becoming the first Hispanic permanent weekday anchor at the station in 1988. A winner of the 1992 L.A. Press Club Award for Spot News Reporting of the L.A. riots ,4k. Diaz has also been nomireed three times for Emmy Awards for spot News Reporting. In 1993 she was named Woman of the Year by the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. The daughter of immigrants, Ms. Diaz was born in Santa Paula, California to Maria and Rafael Diaz. She is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree.in English. When she has spare time, she is an avid weight- trainer and hopes to one day complete a marathon.. The Recreation and Community Services Department is hosting a luncheon show at Bateman Hall with authentic Mexican Music, Dancers and Dinner all for only $10.00 per person (cash only). Tickets will be sold by Committee Members or you may purchase at the Lynwood Community Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood. The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is also hosting a Youth Soccer Tournament and an Adult Basketball Tournament on Saturday, May 6, 1995 as part of the holiday festivities. For more information regarding either program, please call (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. The 1995 Lynwood Cinco de Mayo Committee holds its meetings each Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and is always recruiting members for this program. If you have the time or you have a specialty please come to our meeting or call Leo Rodriguez at (310) •886 -0426. LR4f n srW4595.a 0 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL OR PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR 413 SPRING HAS SPRUNG FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART! Attention Seniors ages 55 years and older The City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department has planned an exciting year of trips, activities and fun just for you! Plan your calendar accordingly. The following activities are held at the Community /Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood. An Aerobics class is held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from.9.30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 1 Prizes will be awarded to the,Senior who has perfect attendance every 4 weeks. Join in the fun and bring a friend. The Senior Choral Group meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Room 2. We're planning for our Spring Concert in June. Come out and join us. The first Friday of every month is the date of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. All Seniors are welcome. Voice your views. Meet and greet other Seniors. There is always a guest speaker of interest. Be a part of the Senior activities. We look forward to seeing you. , Our Lunch Program operates every day Monday through Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. in Room 2. The donation requested is $1.50. Also 8 Seniors, don't forget the "Tuesday Night Dances" at Bateman Hall i located at 11331 Ernestine Avenue i Last, but certainly not least, "BINGO" every Wednesday at Bateman Hall beginning at 12:00 noon. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Take a look at our Spring and Summer line -up for trips. Don't forget Hawaii in January of '96. You can start now and pay on The Hawaiian Cruise For more information call Phyllis at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. *Remember dates, times and prices are subject to change. Registration is on'a first come, first serve basis. Try to register early as our trip registration goes very fast Thank you for your participation in our programs. SENIORS CALENDAR MAY Saturday, May 6, 1995 THE RAMONA PAGEANT TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. COST: $36.00 Trip includes: motorcoach, admission to art show. Admission to outdoor pageant and lunch. REGISTRATION DATES: March 27, 1995 to April 24, 1995 Thursday, June - 29, 1995 "RAIL AND SAIL" TOUR TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. COST: $27.00 Trip includes: motorcoach, Amtrak Train, Scenic Cruise aboard the "Harbor Queen" REGISTRATION DATES: March 27, 1995 to May 8, 1995 JULY Thursday, July 13, 1995 through Friday, July 14, 1995 BAJA BLAST - ENSENADA MEXICO r TIME: 8:00 a.m., July 13, 1995 to 6:00 p.m, on July 14, 1995' COST: $90.00 Trip includes: motorcoach, one night accommodations at Villa Marina Hotel in Ensenada, room taxes, baggage handling. As well as, lunch on day one at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. A tour to La Bufadora on day two, shopping time in Tijuana. *Add an additional $25.00 for single room. REGISTRATION DATES: March 27, 1995 to June 15, 1995 AUGUST DATE: TO BE ANNOUNCED MYSTERY TOUR ? ? ?? FREE! You'll receive a special invitation if you have gone on 1 or more trips with the seniors. PC \sf nmsr \sf4595.b TO The Honorable Mayor and Members o the City Council FROM Faustin Gonzales, City Manager ' BY: Ralph W Davis, III Director of Recreation and Community Services DATE: April 11, 1995 SUBJECT THE PASSING OF ROBERT MARKOVIC It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of Robert Markovic, a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission for the City of Lynwood since June 1983. Robert Markovic was a dedicated Commissioner and a loyal supporter of our youth He truly believed in providing recreation and quality leisure services to our community Robert will be laid to rest on Thursday, April 13, 1995 at the Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittler in the Hill Side Chapel located at Gate 17 The funeral service will begin at 2 30 p m The City of Lynwood will truly miss one of its most devoted sons cc Andrea Hooper, City Clerk RD /al a10495.s /memo ( R E C E I V E D I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE APR 11 1995 AM PM 7 1 8 01A1112111213 4i5i6 RECEIVED CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION ATTENDANCE SHEET APR 0 61995 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 4 1995 0. r TOTAL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC A P MENDOZA, JULIO Chairperson r ESPESETH, BETTE Commissioner LOPEZ, WALTER Commissioner MARTINI, GEORGE Commissioner MARKOVIC, ROBERT Commissioner A = ABSENT P = PRESENT Mp /a nd