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Home My Public Portal About02-28-95 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION0 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1995 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AGENDA JULIO MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON GEORGE MARTINI COMMISSIONER ROBERT MARKOVIC COMMISSIONER RALPH W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES 1 Call to Order 2. Invocation R `T E I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE FEB 23 1995 AM PM 71819iIDillil2ili213 6 WALTER LOPEZ COMMISSIONER BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER JIM GIVEN PROJECT MANAGER 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Commissioners Chairperson Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Tulio Mendoza George Martini Robert Markovic Bette Espeseth Walter Lopez 5. Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk 6. Approval of minutes of meeting of January 24, 1994 7 CORRESPONDENCE A St Francis Medical Center's 1995 Nun Run and Family Health Fair - scheduled for Saturday April 22, 1995 at Mervyn M Dymally Congressional Park B A local Girl Scout Troup is requesting the waiver of fees for use of a meeting room They plan on having 2 to 3 meetings per month beginning in June They would like to meet on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m February 28, 1995 . Page 2 8. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS: A. Facility Usage - Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park, Teen Center (Attached to Agenda) B News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel - Dorothy Siddell, Facility and Program Supervisor at Bateman Hall out on IOD 9. ACTIVITIES REPORT: Attached 10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT SCHEDULED MATTERS 11. REPORT ON ERNESTINE AVENUE PARKING REGULATIONS 12. REPORT ON 1995 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 13. REPORT ON JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 14. REPORT ON SPRING /SUMMER RECREATION BROCHURE 15. REPORT ON NATATORIUM FROM STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 16. UPDATE ON ALL GRANT PROJECTS PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Julio Mendoza: Commissioner George Martini: Commissioner Walter Lopez Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Robert Markovic: ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, , March 28, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. r &p /agenda 0 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 1995 OPENING CEREMONIES The Recreation & Parks Commission meeting of January 24, 1995 was called to order by Chairperson Julio Mendoza at 6 05 p m The invocation was led by Chairperson Mendoza, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Commissioner Martini Roll call of Commissioners Chairperson Mendoza - Present Commissioner Martini - Present Commissioner Markovic - Present Commissioner Mendoza - Present Commissioner Lopez - Absent Mr Ralph Davis, Director of 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 November 22, 1994 meeting, Commissioner Markovic seconded the motion. The Commission agreed and the minutes were approved. The Alcoholic Anonymous group "One Day At A Time" requested the waiver of fees for the use of Bateman Hall for their third anniversary meeting on Saturday, February 25, 1995 from 2 00 p m. to 9:00 p.m Commissioner Espeseth makes , a motion to approve the request, Commissioner Markovic seconds the motion. All the Commissioners are in agreement and the motion is passed. Another AA group "Grupo Espanol de Compton" also requested the waiver of fees for the use of Bateman Hall on February 19, 1995. This group was denied use of the Hall based on the fact that they have used it previously and because the date of their request, is so close to the other AA group's meeting date. Mr. Davis suggested that "Grupo Espanol de Compton" be invited to attend the meeting held by the group "One Day At A Time ". The Lynwood Knights Football Team requested the waiver of fees for the use of Bateman Hall for a banquet to be held on Sunday, February 26, 1995 from 1 00 p.m to 4 :00 p.m Commissioner Espeseth makes a motion to waive the fees, Commissioner Markovic seconds the motion All Commissioners are in agreement and the motion is passed. ® • January 24, 1995 Page 2 MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C Personnel Report - None Mr. Davis announced that the Community /Transit Center Gym has become a temporary emergency shelter for 45 homeless people. The roof of an apartment house located on Norton Avenue caved in today due to the heavy rainfall. The gym will be closed for the next two days. An American Red Cross unit is on site at the gym to assist the tenants CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Our annual Track and Field Program will feature a full array of teachers skilled in Track and Field training techniques. The Recreation and Community Services Department is in the process of contracting with "Fast Break" to handle adult basketball .programs. The Department is also looking into doing business with an organization called the California Street Hockey Association. Opening day for the 1995 Basketball Season is scheduled for Saturday, January 28th in the Community /Transit Center Gym SCHEDULED MATTERS DYMALLY PARK BOND PROJECT Mr. Davis reviewed renderings of Phase I of Mervyn M. Dymally Congressional Park with the Commission. Features of the Master Plan include; Olympic sized, lighted soccer field; 2 lighted baseball diamonds; volleyball and handball courts; an amphitheater; these are only some of the improvements proposed for the park TEEN CENTER GRANT PROJECT Mr. Davis had no further information to report on the Teen Center Grant Project since the last Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting was held This topic will be brought back to the table at a future date 0 • CHRISTMAS PARADE EVALUATION REPORT The annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade was the largest and best yet in the last five years. Unfortunately the budget ran over $30,000 again this year The implementation of guard rails helped with crowd control, although a policy must be set indicating where vendors may and may not sell their merchandise Chairperson Mendoza inquired as to whether there is a parade committee in place. He would like to see a Latino Grand Marshall lead the parade. BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM UPDATE The following changes were agreed upon regarding the Beautification Tour schedule: The Fall tour will be changed from October to September with judging taking place in November. The Spring tour will be held in March with judging concluding in May. ART HOUSE UPDATE The offer made to the Lynwood Unified School District by the City of Lynwood for use of the Ham Park Art House had to be renegotiated due to the fact that the building is not in very sound condition It is possible that the Ham Park Art House will be turned into a cultural center in the future NATATORIUM REOPENING REPORT & MURAL CONTEST UPDATE The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Swim was canceled due to rain. The Natatorium has not opened yet, as building engineers are looking for structural damage. The entries for the mural contest have been narrowed down to 25, and will be judged by the Recreation and Parks Commission at the February meeting. PUBLIC.ORALS Councilman Armando Rea stopped by to announce his induction into the Walk of Fame on February 23, 1995. Councilman Rea spoke about the community based organization COPS - Citizens On Patrol. They are a group of concerned citizens trained by local sheriffs. They are issued a walkie - talkie and a vehicle Their duty is to enforce the City's Municipal Code, calling the Sheriff's Department for assistance when necessary. They are effective in keeping minor nuisances from escalating into major challenges. 0 • COMMISSION ORALS Chairperson Mendoza - Commissioner Markovic - Commissioner Martini - Commissioner Espeseth - Commissioner Lopez - ADJOURNMENT The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting adjourned at 7 00 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m on Tuesday, February 28, 1995 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. r &p /minutes 3630 Ea,i Imperial Hiekway Lynwood, California 90262 St, Francis Medical Center Telephone 3110036000 Our Mission is Life January 25, 1995 Ralph Davis Director of Recreation and Parks City of Lynwood 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90252 Dear Ralph: St, Francis Medical Center's 1995 Nun Run and Family Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. The event will include a 5K 4- person team relay, the Nun Run lap course to raise money for children's causes, a family health fair, plus food and entertainment. We would like to request the use of Mervyn Dymaily Park for this yews event, Dymally Park is l at on since e the Nun Run accessib to the traditionally bee y nheld at park, also familiar with this The 1995 Nun Run and Family Health Fair will focus on giving school aged children the opportunity to raise money for children's causes and residents access to free health screenings, The event is held as a community service, therefore we would appreciate the Parks and Recreation Commission's permission to waive the standard park usage fees. The schedule of proposed activities is attached. I will also notify the City Manager of the event, If approved, we will proceed with coordinating the event and will keep you informed throughout the planning stages. Thank you for your ongoing support of St. Francis Medical Center, I have enjoyed working with you and look forward to a fun and successful event this year! Sincerely, l ✓`� � r2J Linda Woo Manager, Public Relations Phone:(310) 603.6194 Fax: (3 10) 604 -0864 law attachment me NAL HEALTH SYSTEM mber of DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY NATIO m+ k. n FAYEITA WALKER '> OPEL AUSTIN TELEPHONE 400 JOSEPHINE ST. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 (310) 609 -2161 FEBUARY 16, 1995 DEAR RALPH W. DAVIS III WE ARE INTERESTED IN ORGANIZEING A GIRL SCOUT TROOP IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAisi IS AN INFORPVIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DE— SIGNED TO HELP GIRL PUT INTO PRACTICE THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCI— PLES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. IT IS CARRIED OUT IN SMALL GROUPS WITH ADULT LEADERSHIP AND PROVIDES A `AIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES DEVELOP— ED AROUND THE INTEREST AND NEEDS OF GIRLS. THE GIRL SCOUT PRO — GRAM IS ADAPTED TO MEETING TH DEVELOPMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL, EP+i0TIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF GIRLS AT FIVE AGE LEVELS DAISY, BROWNIE,JUNIOR,CADETTE, AND SENIOR. THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAIyI IS BASED ON THE GIRL SCOUT PRCMISE AND LAW. THE GOALS OF_GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM IS TO DEVELOPE SELF— POTENTIAL, DEVELOPE VALUES, HOW 20 RELATE TO OTHERS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY. THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAPti CONTAINS A SYSTEM OF PROGRESSIVE, EARNED RECOGNITIONS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND TO SYMBOLIZE ACCOM— PLISHMENTS. THE ACTIVITIES OF GIRL SCOUT PROGRAP.I ARE, DIVIDED INTO FIVE WORLD OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE A BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR BAL— ANCED TROOP ACTIVITIES. THE WORLD OF INTEREST ARE: THE WORLD OF WELL— BEING, THE WORLD OF PEOPLE, THE WORLD OF TODAY AND TOMOR— ROW, THE WORLD OF ARTS AND THE WORLD OF THE OUT —OF— DOORS. WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEIING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE RECREATION CENTER, LIKE PARTICIPATEING IN FLAG CEREMONIES ECT. WE ALSO TAKE THE GIRL ON FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS, OUT TO EAT MOVIES, BOWLING, TO CHURCH ON GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY, CAMPI!•iG,AND PICNIC, ECT. GIRL SCOUTING BEING A NON— PROFIT ORGANIZATION,WE Is1UST ASK FOR A WAVER FOR THE FEE ON THE SPACE THAT WE WILL OCCUPIE DURING MEETING. WE WOULD LIKE TO START HAVING MEETING IN JUNE, TWO OR THREE MEETING PER MONTH, PREFERABLY ON SATURDAY 11:00 A.!i. 0'T 1:00 P.M. AS LEADERS OF THESE TROOPS WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY s ENV IOR`:IENT FOR THE GIRLS. WHEN USING THE FACILITY WE WILL LEAVE IT BETTER THEN WE FOUND IT. BEING A SCOUT IS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE WORLD AROUND US. IT'S PART OF THE GI? SCOUT WAYS. LYNVO'OD RECREATION CENTER IS WHERE THE FIRST COPriPTON/L,YV;'iOOD GIRL SCOUT TROOP STARTED. WE WOULD LIKE TO BRIN(I T, Ell BACK TO WERE THEY STARTED FROM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROPri YOU SOON. SINCERELY YOUR'S "The Girl Scout program is an informal educational program designed to help girls put into practice the fundamental principles of the Girl Scout Movement as set forth in the Preamble. It is carried out in small groups with adult leadership and provides a wide range of activities developed around the interests and needs of girls." — Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Article III 1. The Girl Scout program is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try- To serve God and my country, • To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. The Gist Scout Law 1 will do my best: to be honest to be fair to help where I am needed to be cheerful to be friendly and considerate to be a sister -to every Girl Scout fo.respect authority to use resources wisely ' to protect and improve the world around me to show respect for myself and others through my words and actions The goals of Girl Scout program are staled in the four program emphases. These etmnhases express the ways airis may benef d from ti ieii Girl Scout experiences. Developing Self- Potential Developing self to achieve one's full individual potential. • foster feelings of self - acceptance and unique self- worth. • Promote perception of self as competent, responsible, and open to new experiences and challenges. • Encourage personal growth. . s Relating to others Relating to others with increasing and skill, and respect. • Help her develop sensitivity to others and respect for their needs, feelings, and rights. • Promote an understanding and ap- preciation of individual, cultural, religious, and racial differences. • Promote the ability to build friend- ships and working relationships. Developing values Developing values to guide her actions and to provide the foundation for sound decision - making. • Help her develop a meaningful set of values and ethics that will guide her actions. • Foster an ability to make decisions that are consistent with her values and that reflect respect for the rights - and needs of others. • Encourage her to reexamine her ideals as she grows and changes. Contributing to Society i Contributing to the improvement of society through the use of her abilities and leadership skills, working in coop eralion with others. e Develop concern for the we!! -being o her community and its people. • Promote an understanding of how the quality of community life affects her own life and the whole of society. • Encourage her to use her skills to work w th olincrs for the benefit of al! 3. The motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one. Each girl is encouraged to become a better member of her owr religious group and respect the varyinc religious beliefs and practices of other; 4. There is one Girl Scout program that is adapted to meet the developmental, educational, emotional, and social needs and interests of girls at five age levels. The age levels are as follows: A r, (1irls A Learning Experience for Daisy Girl Scout (K -grade 1 or 5 -6 years old) Brownie Girl Scout (grade 1 -3 or 6 -8 years old) Junior Girl Scout (grade 3 -6 or 8- 1_1 years old) Cadette Girl Scout (grade 6 -9 or 11 -14 years old) Senior Girl Scout (grade 9 -12 or 14 -17 years old) 5. Girl Scout program is for all girls. Activities for each age level are de- signed to encourage pluralism and to promote racial /ethnic pride and respect. 6. Girl Scout program supports the international sisterhood of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts through activities that encour- age cross - cultural understanding. 7. Girl Scout program promotes coopera- tive learning experiences. Girls and adults fonn a working partnership in planning, decision- making, and evalu- ating progress. The development of leadership and decision- making skills is encouraged through specific activi- ties, experiences with self- government, and the influence of adult role models. E. Girl Scout program encourages girls to develop qualities of responsible citizen- ship. A girl's service to the community and to tier own religious group, as well as positive interaction with her family ® and friends, is used to lay a foundation for responsible action as a woman. 3. Service is important element of Girl Scout program and is performed to better the quality of life for others, without regard for personal reward. 10. Girl Scout program builds skills through progressive experiences. 11. Girl Scout program contains a system of progressive, earned recognitions designed to develop skills and to symbolize accomplishments. CSPL 40-300 -'r, - 12. The activities of Girl Scout program are divided into five worlds of interest to provide a basic framework for balanced troop activities. The worlds of interest are: The World of Well -Being includes activities that focus on physical and emotional health: nutrition and exer- cise; feelings and self- discovery; per- sonal relationships; sports, games, and leisure -time activities: as well as home, safety, consumer awareness, and ca- reers. 'the World of Today and Tomorrow includes activities that focus on discov- ering the how and why of things, ex- ploring and experimenting with the many technologies that are encoun- tered in daily life, dealing with change, looking to future events, roles, and responsibilities. The World of the Arts includes activi- ties that focus on enjoying and express- ing oneself through art forms, appreciating the artistic talents and contributions of others, and learning more about the visual, performing, and literary arts. The World of the Out -of -Doors includes activities that focus on enjoy- ing and appreciating the out -of- doors, living in and caring for our natural environment understanding and respecting the interdependence of all living things. 13. Girl Scout program is carried out through many different structures. Girl Scouts may participate in the Girl Scout program in troops, as individuals, as members of interest groups. Wider opportunities take the girl beyond her troop to events sponsored by her neighborhood, by tier council. and to national and international events. 14. All Girl Scout program activities should conform to the applicable guidelines and sLaimdaiifs as stated iii Sajefy-rdi - u. Care is taken at all times to provide for the safety and security of girls. 1 he Girl Scout program should conform to Girl Scout policy as stated in the Blue Book of Basic Documents. t ; ogram� Services 9/89 AM GIRLSCOUmS Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 830 -. A Avem New York -v6 York - The World of- People includes activities that focus on developing awareness of various cultures in our society and around the world, on building pride in one's heritage while appreciating and respecting the heritages of others. TO: i Faustin Gonzales, City Manager FROM: Ralph Davis, Director, Recreation & Community Services DATE:' February 13, 1995 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - JANUARY, 1995 3 - Regular staff meeting for Recreation & Community Services Department held Copy of the Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Prop A Grant awarded to Dymally Park submitted to Finance All Commission attendance status reports updated for the new year - Participated in maintenance walk- through with Facility Maintenance Staff Attended the regular meeting of the Lynwood City Council 4 - Regular meeting of the Youth Commission held - Attended the Department Head staff meeting - Lynwood High School used Community /Transit Center Gymnasium as their gymnasium had a multitude of leaks 5 - Met with individual who desired to run a fund raising activity for children's theater activities at Bateman Hall - he was informed to prepared a written proposal that could be presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission 7 - Final session of Youth Basketball Clinic at Community /Transit Center 9 - Met with Mario Aguilar on the status of Spanish interpreter's contract Met with City Manager's staff on provisions for City Council participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Met with staff member to discuss their program calendar - Information provided to Cable Division regarding February and March 1995 calendar of events Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 2 10 - Regular staff meeting for Recreation & Community Services Department held Regular meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association held Attended a special meeting of the Carlin Avenue Block Club TB tests were performed by St. Francis Hospital at the Community /Transit Center 11 - Staff attended workshop on handling citizen complaints Met with Facility Maintenance Department on the Re- opening of the Natatorium 12 - A special Recreation staff meeting held on Martin Luther King, Jr. festivities - Submitted 95 -96 Proposed C.D.B.G. Project to Community Development Department Met with Human Resources Department on the status of a workshop on fingerprinting 13 - The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Youth Basketball Tournament began and continued through January 16, 1995 16 - Staff served as drivers for City Council in the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade 17 - Staff met with Facility Maintenance staff on Dymally Park, Natatorium Re- opening and Teen Center Project Regular staff meeting for Recreation & Community Services Department held A special Lynwood Sports Association meeting held• Staff attended the regular meeting of the City Council Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 3 Met with Jocque Anderson to discuss potential food provision activities for the homeless Contacted C.P.A. regarding accounting issues of the Lynwood Sports Association 18 - Staff met with representative of Fast Break Basketball on Adult Basketball League Staff met with representative of Street'Hockey Association on the possibilities of offering Street Hockey Programs Staff met with City Manager at regular meeting of Department Heads Met with staff members to discuss the senior citizen trip programs Track program coaches meeting held at the Community /Transit Center Community Affairs Commission Meeting held 19 - Staff attended a meeting with City Manager & staff on the water rate issue Staff met with representative of Community Youth Gang Services Advisory Board on Black History Meeting held with the Director of Facility Maintenance Department to discuss various concerns Meeting held with the Street Hockey Association Attended a meeting with Karate Instructor and the Facility and Program Supervisor responsible for instructional classes regarding various concerns 21 - Staff dealt with a security problem at Bateman Hall 23 - Staff attended a meeting with coaches of the Youth Basketball Program Staff met with City Manager on Department operation Staff met with representative of Fast Break Basketball, Inc. D Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 4 - Staff contacted City of Vernon on Prop A funds available to Lynwood 24 - Staff met with Facility Maintenance on Natatorium Repair & Structural Engineer Report Regular staff meeting for Recreation & Community Services held The regular monthly Block Watch Captains meeting held - .Recreation & Parks Commission meeting held 25 - Contacted accounting firm regarding non - profit corporation issues 26 - A final follow -up meeting with representative of Fast Break Basketball, Inc. held - The monthly meeting of the Lynwood Youth Activities League Executive Board held Met with staff at Bateman Hall 30 - Preparation of Recreation staff agenda completed - Staff prepared to meet with City Manager on Department operations - Met with various Drill Team parents 31 - Regular staff meeting for Recreation & Community Services Department held Contacted Facility Maintenance Division on walk- through meeting of Natatorium Re- opening Met with staff instructor for the Drill Team regarding parental concerns - Contacted C.P.A regarding L.S.A. accounting issues 1 -2 - Building closed for the holiday 3 Recreation Department meeting in the Conference Room at 11:00 a.m. Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 5 4 - Youth Basketball Meeting in Room #3, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 P.M. - Youth Baseball Meeting in the Conference Room, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. - Youth Soccer Meeting in Room #2, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. - Youth Commission Meeting in Room #1, 6:00 p.m.- " 8:00 p.m. - Lynwood High School Basketball games in gym, 3:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. 5 - Building Maintenance Inspection at 2:b0 p.m. - Drill Team in Room #2, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. 7 - Basketball Clinic in gym, 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. 9 - Drill Team in Room #1, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - Karate in Room #2, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. 10 - Recreation Department meeting in the Conference Room at 11:00 a.m. - Block Watch meeting in the Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. -8:30 P.M. - T.B. test in Room #1, 8:00 a.m. -12 noon it - Lions Club Meeting in Room #1, 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 12 - Drill Team in Room #1, 5:00' p.m."-7:00 p.m. - Karate in Room #2, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. - TB test results in Room #1, 9:00 a.m. -12 ,noon 13 - First day of Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament in Gym, 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 6 14 - Second day of Martin Luther King, Jr. "Basketball Tournament in Gym, 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. 15. - Third day of Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament in Gym, 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 16 - Championship games for Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament, 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 17 - Recreation Department meeting in the Conference Room at 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. - Meeting with Ralph and Jean to review Soccer and Baseball program information - Lynwood Sports Association Board meeting in Room 11, 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. 18 - Youth Baseball meeting in Room #1, 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. - Adult Basketball meeting in the Conference Room, 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. 19 - Drill Team-in Gym, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - Karate in Room #2, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. - Youth Basketball Practice in Gym, 7:00 p:m. -9:00 p.m. 24 - Recreation Department meeting in the Conference Room at 11:00 a.m. - American Red Cross in Gym, Room #1 and Room #3 beginning at 4:00 p.m. `(emergency shelter) 25 - American Red Cross closed shelter at 12 noon - Lions Club in Room #1, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. 26 - Drill Team in Gym, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 P.M. - Karate in Room #2, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. - Youth Basketball in the Gym, 6 :00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. 27 - Folkloric Dance class in Room #1, 4:00 p.m, -7:00 p.m. Monthly'Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 7 28 - Youth Basketball in the Gym, 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. 30 - Drill Team in the Gym, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - Karate in Room #2, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. - Youth Basketball in Gym, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. 31 - Recreation Department meeting in the Conference Room at 11:00 a.m. PLAYGROUNDS 4 - Prepared activity report 1 -5 - Playgrounds closed due to rain 3 - Staff meeting at Ham Park 6 -8 - Recruiting for Flag Football & Softball 10 - Attended S.C.M.A.F. Track & Field meeting - C.Y.G.S. meeting at Teen Center with United Mothers of Lynwood 10 -12 - Playgrounds closed due to rain 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday - playgrounds 'closed 17 - Prepared Track & Field packets 19 - Attended Track & Field Coaches Meeting 23 - Playgrounds closed due to rain 25 - Staff meeting at Ham Park 26 - Flag Football games at Ham Park 27 - Flag Football games at-Ham Park TEEN CENTER 17 - United Mothers of Lynwood Meeting at Teen Center 21 - Afterschool field trip to Imax Theater - 10 attended Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 8 24 - Meeting with Center Special help Community /Tr, 31 Field trip - 31 - Meeting with Center United Mothers of Lynwood at Teen with the Red Cross set -up at ansit Center Lakers vs. Bulls - 15 attended United Mothers of Lynwood at Teen Murals continued to be picked up from schools - Bulletin board cleared in first -aid room and front lobby - All murals numbered and separated into school and class order - Attended two departmental staff meetings - Drafted letter to Commissioners in regard to judging mural contest - Letter to mural contest participants typed - List made out with all school and class participants of mural contest - Youth Commissioners to pool for judging - Mural contest entries laid out on deck in number order - Re- organized murals in back of pool due to rain - Staff meeting with Natatorium staff - Placed tickets in envelopes for participants (awards) - Continued on school project - Birthday List for,1995 developed and typed - Murals picked up from around pool Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 9 - 25 murals chosen by pre - judging - Roof squeegeed 5 times to remove rain water - Guard room disinfected and re- organized - Finance Department to research missing copies of 1994 gas, electric and phone bills - Slopes swept in deep end - 8 times - New murals numbered and documented as received - Leaves racked in front of Natatorium - 2 times - Front windows cleaned - 4 times - Calendar made out for January & February (pool staff calendar) - West end of pool deck hosed and squeegeed - East end of pool hosed, squeegeed and drains picked up Birthday list - names checked via telephone for outdated information (two years or disconnected phone) removed from list Marquee changed - 2 times South end of pool disinfected and hosed down - Letter to participants drafted, typed, and organized with awards - Files made out for financial record sheet, lifeguard and daily readings for month of February All envelopes for schools written out and stuffed with letter and tickets - March birthday list completed - February birthday cards completed and mailed - Mats returned to lobby - Front lobby mopped and disinfected prior to mats being returned Monthly Activity Report February 13, 1995 Page 10 - . Trash cans disinfected and relined with new liners Ballots developed for pre - judging and final judging of mural contest - Inventory taken of -first -aid supplies in first -aid room Press releases typed for first 2 weeks of February - . Walls from inside pool scrubbed and cleaned Inlet covers checked and tightened Classrooms visited for mural contest awards Birthday list put on computer system Envelopes stuffed and delivered to schools (except top 25 entries) - Filters backwashed - 4 times - Chlorine tank connected to filtration system - Replaced 2 burnt light bulbs (personal purchase of bulbs) - Boiler system timer adjusted - Security lighting timers adjusted - Flier distribution center retrieved from Jim Coles home for Bateman Hall usage (loan) - Locker rooms disinfected (men's and women'.$) - Names or titles adjusted on City Council pictures - Chlorine paperwork organized and set -up at chlorine room - Boiler Room floor swept - Ceiling cleaned from floor of men's locker area corns \aa1595.& .. _ .s,.r . ® • LYNWOOD ACTIVITY CENTER ►MONTHLY REPORTHANUARYA DATE: January 31, 1995 TO: Jim Given, Project Manager FROM: Janice M. Thomas, Administrative Aid\��k Attended regular staff meetings, January 3, 12, 17, and 24. January 3 Called Carol and discussed arrangements for the City Council attending, the Martin Luther King, Jr Parade in Los Angeles. January 4 Scheduled staff to attend workshop, Wednesday, 1 -11 -95 January 15 Picked up cars from Avis rental. January 16 Coordinated drivers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. Attended Parade with City Council. January 17 Prepared and mailed agendas for the Lynwood Block Watch Captains and the Lynwood Youth Activities Center. January 24 Attended Block Watch meeting. January 26 Attended Lynwood Youth Activities Board of Director's meeting. PARTICIPANTS' ATTENDANCE REPORT January 1 -31, 1995 AEROBICS 63 BOXING 224 TUTORING 3 WEIGHTLIFTING 230 TOTAL participants 520 Karate attendance is kept by the administrative staff at the Community Center. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION ATTENDANCE SHEET 1995 n TOTAL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC A P MENDOZA, JULIO P Chairperson ESPESETH, BETTE Commissioner LOPEZ, WALTER Commissioner MARTINI, GEORGE Commissioner MARKOVIC, ROBERT Commissioner A = ABSENT P = PRESENT = -i r&p /a d LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE: (310) 886 -0425 OR (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "CLUB MUDD" GLENN IVY HOT SPRINGS Attention all you wonderful seniors age 55 years and older! Let's go with the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department to "Club Mudd" located in Glenn Ivy Hot Springs for a day filled with swimming and mud baths on Thursday, March 16, 1995. There will be an orientation tour of the spa upon arrival. Lunch will also be served at Glenn Ivy Hot Springs (includes: each individual's choice of sandwich or salad, beverage and tax). The trip also includes a stop at Tom's Farms on the way home. So come on down! The cost for this trip is $29.00 per person (cash only) . The basic fee does not include extra services (i.e. massage, hair salon, etc.). The bus will leave from the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, at 9 :00 a.m. and will return at 5:30 p.m. "Don't forget to bring your swim suit ". Registration.is being taken at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood, beginning Monday, February 13, 1995 through Monday, March 6, 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. For more information, please call Phyllis Cooper, Senior Citizens Program at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. newer \sa995.n • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND LYNWOOD YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEAGUE 3100 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSONS JOE RAMIREZ, BOXING COACH JANICE THOMAS, STAFF PERSON PHONE (310) 608 -2239 BETWEEN 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY The City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department and the Lynwood Youth Activities League will present: "FIGHT NIGHT ", Friday, February 10, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Activity Center located at 3100 East Imperial Highway (1 block west of Long Beach Boulevard). There will be twelve (12) action packed bouts Weigh -ins will begin at 4:00 p.m. This LIVE AMATEUR BOXING is sanctioned by USA BOXING INCORPORATED. Admission cost for adults is $3 00. Cost for youth 12 years and under is $1.00 For more information please call the Community Transit Center at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319 Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. newsr \s£11995 a CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department offers a variety of classes for the community. Registration is now being taken for all the classes listed below on a cash only basis. All registration is taken Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lynwood Community Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, in Lynwood. For more information call (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. AEROBICS HEALTH & FITNESS - Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost for each 10 - week session is $35.00. Second session begins Monday, March 20, 1995, the instructor is Anita Thornton. Class location: Lynwood Activity Center located at 3100 East Imperial Highway. SHOREI -RYU KARATE - Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The program is open for ages 8 years and older, both male and female. Cost is $35.00 per student for each 10 - week session. Second session will begin Tuesday, March 14, 1995, the instructor is John Soltis (4th degree black belt). Class location: Lynwood Activity Center located at 3100 East Imperial Highway. BALLET FOLKLORICO - Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for ages 5 - 12 years and from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for ages 13 - 17 years. Cost is $20.00 per student for each 10 - week session. Second session begins Friday, March 31, 1995, the instructor is Anna M. Hall. Class location: Lynwood Community Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 3 KENJUTSURYU KARATE - Monday and Thursday from p.m. for Beginners and from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 Advanced class. The program is open for ages older, both male and female. Cost is $25.00 p 10 - week session. Session II begins Monday, instructor is Tony Bautista. Class location: Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for the 5 years and er student for each April 3, 1995, the Lynwood Community Boulevard. newerXer11895.e ' ! • LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMI 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 343 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LYNWOOD CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1995 In celebration of Black History Month the City of Lynwood will present a Lip Sync and Look -A -Like Competition portraying famous recording artists the past and present, with CASH AWARDS FOR WINNERS. This event is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. at Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood. This program will feature dancers and singers from throughout Lynwood and the Los Angeles area showcasing their talent. Professional Disc Jockey (Sweet Doctor D.J.) will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Special guest for this event will be announced at a later date. There will also be vendors offering exciting Black Cultural items and delicious food. The entire family is invited to attend. ADMISSION COST IS $1.00 FOR 13 YEARS AND UNDER, AND $2.00 FOR 14 YEARS AND OLDER. THE FIRST 200 IN ATTENDANCE WILL RECEIVE A FREE PROMOTIONAL ITEM DONATED BY LOCAL RADIO STATIONS, SUCH AS TAPE, C.D. AND POSTERS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SHOWCASING YOUR TALENT FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CALL (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 343 OR 344. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE - REGISTER. newer /jn121794.a • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND LYNWOOD YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEAGUE 3100 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSONS: JOE RAMIREZ, BOXING COACH JANICE THOMAS, STAFF PERSON PHONE: (310) 608 -2239 BETWEEN 4:00 P M. - 6 00 P M. MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY The City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department and the Lynwood Youth Activities League will present: "FIGHT NIGHT ", Friday, February 10, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Activity Center located at 3100 East Imperial Highway (1 block west of Long Beach Boulevard). There will be twelve (12) action packed bouts. Weigh -ins will begin at 4 00 p.m. This LIVE AMATEUR BOXING is sanctioned by USA BOXING INCORPORATED. Admission cost for adults is $3.00. Cost for youth 12 years and under is $1.00. For more information please call the Community Transit Center at '(310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319 Monday through Thursday from 7 00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. newsy \sf11995.a 0 11 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS PHONE: (310) 886 -0415 AFTERSCHOOL FUN PLAYGROUND The City of Lynwood is proud to sponsor the Afterschool Fun Playground Program operated in conjunction with the Lynwood Unified School District. The program is designed to provide a supervised location for children to go to immediately after school. The program operates at all elementary schools in the Lynwood Unified School District Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:45 p.m. and 5:15 p m Activities include; sports, tutorial services, arts & crafts, table games and special events for boys and girls between the ages of seven (7) and fifteen (15) years of age. For information on the Afterschool Fun site closest to you or for further information please call (310) 886 -0415. n=srW2295.b • • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LYNWOOD CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH In 1994 the City of Lynwood commemorated Black History Month by hosting a "Blues Lovers Night" and a "Salute to Motown ". The first event was a dinner -show highlighting blues music from African - American musicians while the latter show showcased Lip Sync and Look -Alike tributes to all of the past and present Motown artists from Smokey Robinson and the Supremes to Boys To Men. These two wonderful evenings are followed by this year's Black History Month Celebration that will again include a Lip Sync and Look -A -Like Competition. This event is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. at Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood This program will feature dancers and singers from throughout Lynwood and the Los Angeles area showcasing their talent Special guests for this event will be announced at a later date. If you are interested in showcasing your talent for this event please call (310) 603 -0220, Extension 343 or 344. Auditions will be held Wednesday, February 15, 1995 from 5:30 p.m until 7:30 p.m All participants must pre- register! newsr \02295.a a • fi #/L/ LYNWOOD RECREATION ACOMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMERT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER RING JR. BLVD. LYNWOODp CALIFORNIA 90262 CONTACT: JEAN NELSON PHONE: (310) 603 -0220 EST. 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAX ASSISTANCE The City of Lynwood Recreation and Parks Department is offering Tax Assistance to Lynwood residents with low income of $12,000 or less, also senior citizens 62 years and over. This service will be offered on Mondays only from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon starting February 6, 1995 through April 10, 1995 by appointment only (1 each hour) . Sign ups are being taken at the Community /Transit Center - Bullis side located at 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. sign ups are accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bring last year's records. Tax preparer is Jessie Samuels. If you have questions call (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. n sr\uI2395.e LYNWOOD RECREATI COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPAENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHEIF KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "CITY OF LYNWOOD SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR 1995 CINCO DE MAYO STEERING COMMITTEE" The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is currently seeking interested volunteers to form the 1995 Cinco de Mayo Steering Committee, The Department is urging both residents and businesses in Lynwood to become involved with the Recreation and Community Services Department in planning the 1995 Cinco de Mayo Program for the City of Lynwood. In 1994, through the assistance of a volunteer steering committee, the Recreation and Community Services Department hosted a fabulous dinner show at Bateman Hall. This program offered Mariachi bands and dance performances plus an authentic Mexican dinner to the delight of a sold out auditorium. This year the Recreation and Community Services Department is again hoping to recruit volunteers that will be able to attend planning meetings, and assist with the promotion and conduction of a program for Cinco de Mayo that we can all be proud of. The first meeting of the steering committee is set for Thursday, February 9, 1995 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, located at 3798 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. For further information on this program please contact Leo Rodriguez at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319 or at (310) 886- 0426 after 6:00 p.m. RD /a10195.olspo e ® • LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OR (310) 886 -0426 PLEASE RUN FOR NEXT 5 WEEKS BASEBALL /SOFTBALL SIGN -UPS 1995 SEASON Registration is now underway for boys and girls ages 5 to 16 who wish to participate in the Lynwood Sports Association and Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department 1995 Baseball /Softball season. Sign -ups are taken at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m., 12 noon -2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. There are two (2) Saturday registration days scheduled on March 4 and March 11, 1995 from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. T -Ball Division fee is $25.00, all others are $35.00 which covers uniform, participation award, and secondary insurance. Birth verification, completed registration form and full payment (CASH ONLY) are required to sign -up. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1995. For further information, please call the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. ® • 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' PEPSI HOT -SHOT WINNERS' The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department Youth Basketball Program participated in the 1994/95 Los Angeles County Annual Pepsi Hot -Shot Basketball Skills Program during December 1994 and January 1995. The Pepsi Hot -Shot program promotes shooting -and dribbling skills. The winners from local events advanced to the Championships which were held at the South Gate Sports Center on Saturday, January 7, 1995. Lynwood participants in the Pepsi Hot -Shot Program Championships included; Tracy Mimms, Division I (9 - 10 yrs.) , Stephan Williams, Division II (11 - 12 yrs.), DeAndre Bell, Division III (13 - 14 yrs) , William Banks, Division IV (15 - 16 yrs) and Brittany Grant, Division I (girls 9 and 10 years of age) Congratulations to all of our local participants on a great job!!!' nmsr \s@695.a 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 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. The Senior Choral Group meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.. in Room 1. 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 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 1331 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. 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0426 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATTENTION SENIORS!M ! THE COLOR OF MONEY TOUR The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is offering the following tour on February 23, 1995 to seniors 55 years or older. There is a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 30 participants. First come, first served. This popular tour begins with a visit to the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve Bank - probably the most secure building in all of L.A.! On this fascinating 90 minute tour, you'll see how our nation's central banking system functions. Watch as millions of dollars are deemed "unfit" and shredded before your very eyes! You'll see millions more of newly minted money in the highly - secured vaults. Learn how more than 2.8 million checks a day are processed at a rate of 2,400 per minute. Next, we're off to Little Joe's Italian Restaurant, located in, of all places, Chinatown! We will dine at this Los Angeles landmark eatery. You'll have some time after lunch for visiting the import shops of Chinatown before heading on to the Wells Fargo Museum. Upon our arrival, we'll be joined by a guide as we take a trip back in time to the days of the California Gold Rush. A time when glittering piles of gold dust were accepted as bank deposits! All the color of a by gone era is captured for you at the Wells Fargo treasure - filled history museum. Highlights include an authentic 19th - century stagecoach, a 2 pound gold nugget, prospecting and assaying equipment, bank notes, maps and more. Climb aboard a stagecoach and listen to a first -hand description of a 3 -week journey from St. 0 0 Louis to San Francisco taken in 1859. And discover the history of the Wells Fargo Bank from its founding in 1852 through the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and into today's electronic age. The cost of this trip is $19.00 per person (cash only). The bus departs from the Lynwood Community /Transit Center at 8:30 a.m. and returns approximately at 5:30 p.m. Registration is now being taken at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center,-3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Monday through Thursday 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. The deadline to register is February 15, 1995 at 12:00 noon. P s sOAM695.s 0 • LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 NATATORIUM RE -OPENS The City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department is proud to announce the 41st annual reopening of the Natatorium Swim Complex located at 3770 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The date of Saturday, February 4, 1995 will commence the 42nd year the Natatorium facility has provided aquatic service to the Lynwood community. The "Natatorium" is an olympic -size, indoor, heated swimming pool offering both three (3) and one (1) meter diving boards, an enclosed sun deck, and most importantly warm water year round. Conveniently locationed between St. Francis Hospital and the Rosa Parks Transit Center, the Natatorium can provide family fun for under $5.00. "Based on a family of four with two adults and two children, a two -hour evening of aquatic fun would only cost $3.50," says Jim Coles, Aquatic Director. The admission fee of $1.00 for adults (18 yrs. and above) and $ 75 for children (17 yrs. and under) remains one of the best bargains in terms of family entertainment and physical fitness Where else can one experience the most complete form of exercise for only one dollar ($1.00) per visit? "The public recreation swim schedule has been created to accommodate the entire family," continues Coles. The February w hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 - 9 00 p m.; Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m Holiday recreational swims for the month of February are as follows: Lincoln's Birthday, Monday the 13th 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. regular fee schedule; Tuesday, February 14th, Valentine's Day Swim 7:00 - 9:00 p.m a sweet heart special of two for the cost of $1.00; Monday, February 20, President's Day Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 p m , cost $.91 for adults and $.41 for children. Should you have any questions regarding any aquatic program please feel free to contact our friendly staff at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 419 or (310) 886 -0414. newsrW12695.a