The CLASSIFIED SENATE Diablo Valley College

Volume III, Number I Seprember 8, 1993

CLASSIFIED LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-Presilknt D VC Classified Senate I had the good fortune to be one ofthe classified representatives from Contra Costa Community Col­ lege District to attend this innovative leadership con­ ference sponsored by the CCLC. Diablo Vall~yJ>ol­ lege was represented by Betty Cr nshaw, S rrey Kimsey, Eva Monteverde, and Dan Silvia. LOs Meda· nos Colleg Wiinepresented byf~a Dac ausen Mike West, a d Rosematy Wo~. The 0 and one Classified-let's keep up the good work. halfday c nference wa innovative and s . aring. Its succes was relative to e e1;\£odcing which took place oetwee cl ssi1ied eadership throughout the COMMENTS state. We shared some ofthe successes and problems by Dan Silvia Presilknt each ofus has experienced during our leadership role. D VC Classified Senate I was amazed at the unlimited differences in strucrure and development each campus and district has within Howdy, all you buckaroos! (Buckaroos is a non­ the state of California. One college has over 700 classi­ gender appellation used in the general sense when fied which are represented by six different unions. speiling to any crowd larger than one.) How y'all There are 107 community colleges in California and doin'? (Translation in Californiese: Like, what's hap­ 69 ofthem now have some form ofclassified senate in penio', man?) place. None, ofcourse, was an overnight success. It Well, this here's a new year a startin' up and by took many steps toward development and many hours golly, it's a loakin' like it's agoin' ta be a humdinger of ofdedicated time for classified staffto make their a one. (Translation: Uh, oh!) The way I see it turnin' senates become a reality. out is we got ta put our noses ta the gtindstone and We in the Contra Costa Community College Dis­ pull our fair share ofthe load. And ifin' times, they git trict can be proud ofour accomplishments in establish­ ta be a might hard, well, we gotta' look ta those folks ing classified senates at each ofthe four district sites. that kin help ussin's when we needum'. Now, who We are exemplary for proactive measures taken toward might I be atalkin' about? Ya kenned it right, pards! developing district-wide participation guidelines. Many (Translation: Have a problem? Who ya gonna call? colleges and district representatives asked us for mate· CLASSIFIED SENATE!) (Translation ofthe transla­ rial on how we have developed this concept_ One of tion: The Classified Senate is your avenue to pursue the successes for Diablo Valley College which I shared problems. Ifit's a Union issue we'll forward it to a with classified staffat the conference was the develop­ Union representative. With any non~union problem, ment process ofour Selection Participation Commit­ the Senate will do its utmost to see that it is taken to tee and the established criteria used to make individual the appropriate individuals to get the problem solved.) selections to committees and task forces. Diablo Valley Well, buckaroos, (see definition above), I'ma tip­ College received many requests for material on the pin' my sombrero ta yaz and ahopin' that this here year development and structure ofthe Selection is a goodun'! Buenos suertes, mis amigos! Committee.

A state-wide classified senate effort is underway. Ed Note: With all the coufusion related to the open­ Betty Crenshaw is assistant chair ofthe State-Wide ing ofschool and the many personnel changes that are Developmental Committee and she will be geeting taking plaa:, this is a very shurt issue. Hopefully we can information packets out to all classified senates in the bring you more information next month. In the mean­ (Continued next column) time, pkase feel free to submit articks to the newslater. Ifit is possibk, we would appreciate any articles being submitted be on computer disk with accompanying hard The next Classified Senate Newslater deadline is copy. Wednesday, September 29, 1993. Thank you.

Contra Costa Community College District 2 CLASSIFIED SENATE NEWSLETTER

TO "SEA" THE BLOOMS WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR SEPTEMBERAND OCTOBER by Travel Editor: Marilyn Joyce The following workshops and seminars are availa­ "We must go down to the sea again" ... for the ble to you through funding from StaffDevelopment begonias are in bloom! Each September Capitola near and the Enhancement Committee. Santa Cruz sponsors the National Begonia Festival, and this will be their 41st annual event. This year's fes­ September 14/15-"Managing Multiple Priorities"­ tival begins on Sunday, September 5, with a Sand San Jose/San Francisco Sculpture contest at Capitola Beach, Monday, Sep­ September 17-"The Indispensable Assistant"-San tember 6 is the Fishing Derby at Capitola Wharfand Francisco the event culminates the following weekend with the September 20/21/22-"The Basics ofDesign Using Nautical Parade on Sunday, September 12, at 2 p.m. Desktop Publishing"-San Jose/Sacramento/ on Soquel Creek. Construction ofthe floats can be San Francisco viewed the day before (Saturday, September 11, from September 20/21/22/23-''The Basics of 4 to 10 p.m. and on Sunday morning before the "float­ Windows"-San Francisco/Oakland/Sacramen­ ing parade"). The parade is the main event of the festi­ to/San Jose val and is sponsoted by Antonelli Brothers' Begonia Gardens. September 28/29/0ctober I-"Powerful Communi­ cation Skills for Women"-San Jose/ A visit to Antonelli Brothers' Begonia Gardens can Concord/Sacramento be made any time between July and September to enjoy September 21/23-"How to Manage Conflict and the vast sea offlowering begonias that are on display Manage Anger"-San Francisco/Emeryville there. Everywhere you look, over your head like October 5/6/7-"Grammar, Usage and Business umbrellas and around your feet, colors so bright, you Writing Skills"-San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose may need your sunglasses. Antonelli's is actually a retail nursery, so all plants are for sale. October 5/6/7-"How to Manage Priorities and Meet Deadlines"-San Francisco/Sacramentol Should you become hungry while you are thete, Fairfield/Oakland/San Jose the famous Shadowbrook Restaurant is open for wee­ October 5 & 6/7 & 8-"How to Plan, Coordinare kend (Sunday) brunch and serves dinner nightly. What and Produce Videos"-Oakland/San Jose makes Shadowbrook famous is the cable car that takes October 4/5/6/7/8-"How to Build and Implement you to and from the dining room. The dining room is Self-Directed Work Teams"­ built to look like a Swiss Chalet and overlooks beauti­ Sacramento/Concord/San Jose/Oakland/San ful Soquel Creek. Shadowbrook fearures fine seafood Francisco and mesquite-broiled specialties; it is definitely that special occasion kind of place. Reservations would be Information on these and more workshops and advised this time ofyear. It is located right down the seminars is available in the Business Services and the road from the begonia gardens. StaffDevelopment offices. Enhancement forms are also available in the Business Services office. This trip should fine-tune all ofyout senses and bring you back refreshed to face another energetic Members ofthe Enhancement Committee are: school year. All addresses and directions ate listed Gyda Budna and Margaret Stark below. Members ofthe StaffDevdopment Committee ~.JfJ~ are: Eva Monteverde-chairperson, Marilyn Cappa, Jane Fraim, Mary Mathie, Nancy Ryanen-Grant, Cathy $~ W~ s~:r_,_,_....:.:H.:.:l::Q::H'wT·P~;y:..t·.:.l·r-"',__• Ingersol, LeeAnn Ndson, Linda Robbins, Rod to'" 2545 Capftol. Road· (408)475-5222 : ~ Roman, and Dana Zorich. ::.!. -Jackie Harrison /-'!!!!!'t",,--,~,"~-. ~ -_. The Classified Senate Newsletter is a monthly publi­ """Wi!!I!!!!!!!¥",--,,B-\ carion ofthe Diablo Valley College Classified Senate. ~ .-...... -""'" Editors Dee Henderson Brunch & Dinner Eat' Cllff Drlv. ;,.':' Janet Slatter Wh8r1 & Clphol. Roads l'~;""';~,l;;>{).,,'?,';.PAdf=lcbcEAN Typeserting and Layout _ Janet Slatter R.servatlons (408)47$01511 VoIwne III, Number 4 October 13, 1993

J In Response to Dan Silvia's Comments in the September 8, 1993 Issue by Sandra Mills am concerned about the I would hope that each classified I message in Dan's article member would take any work "Commcnts" in the September 8, related concerns to their Union 1993 issue of the CLASSIFIED representative. I would also hope SENATE NEWSLETTER. that we are all able to make a determination if our problems Dan suggests that if any of thc involve work related issues. .J'~~J) classified staff has a problem one WeAre on the Move by Pam Tafoya should call the Classified Senate. I appreciate all the hard work done lf the Senate deems it a Union by the Classified Senate, but I have This is an update on the movement of classified staff at Diablo issue, they will forward it to a always had a concern that the Valley College. Here are the latest placements as we enter the Union representative. This is not at Classified Senate might in its zeal tbird band of our classified hiring. all what I consider to be the impose itself in contract issues. The following Dve employees have received promotions: province of Ute Classified Senate. This article by Dan does nothing to Jeanie DcwhUl"St-Administrative Secretary in MalhI Our Union contract covers all work allay my fears that there is not a Computer Science related issues, that is after all why clear acceptance in the minds of Michael Fcr'guson-Lcad Custodian we have a contract. Therefore, I some Senate members. not to Gena GrUber-Campus Senior Payroll Clerk cannot imagine why any classified mention the President of the Linda Jones-Campus Senior Payroll Clerk stan" would need the Senate to Senate, about the important Kathy Reilly-Secretary to the Dean of1nslruclioll determine if a problem Utat is work differences in the roles of the related should be forwarded to the Senate and the Union. The following employees have transferred from the District to DVC: Patricia Kaya-Scnior QUice Assista.nt in Counseling! M~y Articulation U,,;., ( '-V.allhlul Hinls by Rock Joe Gomes-Building Maintenance Worker ~A~ if at risk (elderly, asthmatics, those The following employees are here from CCC: . who have heart disease, lung Mal'k Jones-Inventory and Receiving in lhe Bookstore disease, diabetes or suffer from Penny William-Administrative Secretary in Physical ~ ~ chronic bronchitis) get a flu shot Education 1\he cold and Ilu season is just before the end of October. Public around the corner. Here' are health officials recommend getting Farewell (0 four DYC employees who have received promo· T tions: saine suggestions to help avoid shots early this year to avoid the Lucy Bautista-District acquiring these illnesses. especially virulent form of flu, A­ Julie Ferris-District Wash your hands frcqucntly--cold Beijing, already causing outbreaks Sandy Holman-LMC (Interim Posilion) viruscs are sprcad by talking, in several other states. Check with Dcleuc Moylc-LMC coughing, shaking hands, touching your Doctor or Health Plan where contaminated surfaces and then to get a flu shot. Greg Villella will be leaving Dve. I-Ie has accepted a career transferring the germs to your opportunity outside of the CCCCD. Antonicta (Tonki) Rofill is Finally, if you are unlucky enough mouth and/or nasal membranes. moving to Spain and will not be commuting to DVe although to get a cold or the flu, treat your she wishes she could. Eat well, exercise regularly and body (and the rest of us) kindly; drink plenty of fluids-this will stay home. get lots of rest and drink Congratulations and best wishes go to all of you. help keep your resistance up. plenty of fluids. failed expectations in the face of ship; commitment of faculty and the administration's difficulties classified service senate leaders Workshops & Seminars to start a groundwork for social to assist/formulate resolutions-­ and academic concord vital to not fiscalize. for October & November transforming the district's and The case in point, however, is The following workshops and seminars arc available to co11eges' mission statements into the validity of the issues you through funding from Staff Development and the reality. Enhancement Committee. presented in the DVC FORUM There is something relevant articles, one that is highlighted is October 19-22 WordPerfect Shortcuts-Sacramento/San about the DVe FORUM participation or consultation as Francisco/Oakland/San Jose (oflercd October 19 in Newsletter's (Sept. 3rd and 17th defined and mandated under Sacramento and San Francisco) issues) carrying the messages of Assembly Bill 1725-a state October 20, 25, 27, 28 "How to Cl'cnte Newsletters Messrs. Bob Flanagan, Joe law's intent to obstruct ones' People Will Rcad"~San Jose/Oakland/Sun Francisco/ Sexton, and John Shumway and transcend to political fortune or Sacramento Mesdames Ruth Sutter and Irene gain for political favors in October 25-26 "The Organizcu ElIlploy<.'c"-Oaklulld/San Menegas-their expression of loss administering complex public Jose of confidence in Dr. Jensen's interest functions. leadership stance in many The fiscal management projec­ November 2, 4 "How to Handle Dirficult Peop)c"­ critical issues; misleading budget tions raised by the proponents Sacramento/San Francisco, San Jose (offered November 2 surplus and deficit projections, Francisco~ and opponents is like a braided in Sacramento and San olTered on November 4 and the question of decision­ rope~ the strands must be in San Francisco and San Jose) making prerogatives, especially separated to gain elarity into its November 2, 4, 5, "Grappling With Gl'llmmlll""­ that of extending the contract! structures. Thus, with revenue Sacramento/Concord/Oakland tenure of Dr. Jensen without targets faltering, the administra­ district faculty leadership's Information on these and more workshops and seminars is tion has to bridge the shortfall participation, among others. available ill the Business Services and the StafT Develop­ through packages of spending Other viewpoints are perceived ment offices. Enhancemcnt forms arc also available in the cuts by way of downsizing injustice, because of bureaucratic Business Services ollice. division or departments and snafus and management's adopt fiscal austerity measures. Members of the Enhancement Committee arc: Gyda negative temperament in Buehta, Margaret Stark, Ann Williams. applying administrative action to ritics lament that, indeed, the Members of the Stall Developmcnt Committee are: legitimate grievance. It is very Cadministration «hit the Chairperson, Eva Monteverde, Marilyn Cappa, Jane diflicult to lift. passages in a ground running and it got stuck Fraim, Cathy Ingersol, Mary Mathie, Nallcy Ryancn-Grant, littered message, more so in an there ever since." To echo, albeit Linda Robbins and Dana Zorich. atmosphere of political glitches. caustically, popular impatience Stories of this kind are legion. and disappointments at the administration's failure to match In an opposing view, no one can its rhetoric on effective gover­ deny that the administration is nance with solid action. Adjusting for Fairness by Rod M. Roman looking for answers to tough financial constraints-one of the ...this is the implied pooled Staff Assistant, Facilities Planning and Maintenance most serious problems the message of the DVC FORUM district has in its grip, propo­ "By-Lines." It is overwhelming here is a great deal of favored fcw, but for community nents argue. but unpersuasive and public discussion about the of students, employees and T unparliamentary. real soundness of thc financial f~'1culty members, district-wide- It is a story of 10ss~loss of jobs, position of the Contra Costa means rising above personal and loss of people and skills, loss of The views advanced by my Community Co11ege District, political agendas. precious resources from honorable colleagues are right economic dislocation of some uncertain fate of tax supported but not being effective. Dr. Robert Jensen, chief employees to reinforce the educational programs this executive ol1ieer of CCCCD, Can we equate action of genuine district's cost savings effort, coming election, and unraveling pledged in his inaugural speech, concern to fiscalize as opposed to series of promotion with salary emergence of proposed statutes his administration will "hit the political critic's view? How fair upgrades as well as an increase of public education reforms that ground running..." and how true "a democratic of emoluments of certain will also afrect job opportunities action was the greatest good for management positions by virtue Thnt was a ccntcrpiece of the in the community colleges and the greatest number of people?" of the expansion of their district populace confidence and school districts state-wide. responsibilities created by long aspiration for a leader that Victor Hugo's quotation might There is no single answer, but reorganization and mission is decisive, swill, and effective provide some enlightenment- plenty of workable solutions. As changes. in promoting the three college members of the family of district campus' need for here the telescope Surveys, studies and personal organizations in this district, we " revitalization and academic Wends, the microscope experience supp0l1 a range of know as well as they do, and gro~1h, and the economic we11 different viewpoints. they know as well as we do, the begins, which of the two being of its employees. success of an educational The issues are emotional ones, has the grander view? " But today, that confidence is fast institution depends upon but doing what is right--nol [or a eroding into the dark recesses of competency and honest lcader- Volume III, Number 5 ~e\Ns\e\\e( November 10, 1993

The Ponds by Life Science Faculty Internships and by Mary Rock Classified Teaching Restrictions "W hat's happening to the ponds?" T by Mary Rock "Are they ever going to fix those ponds?" I he Faculty Internship Program is a 6-wcek program These are questions I am asked almost daily from all over campus funded through State funds to encourage and assist and the answer is Yes! The ponds are being repaired and will be np minority groups to enter the teaching field. Classified staff and running soon. meeting the minimum requirements (mllst be presently Even though it may seem to be taking a long time to get the ponds enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. progrmn and be a minority fixed, actually the process has been ongoing for some time. Gary or woman) are eligible to participate in this program. Moscato, a maintenance worker in the Buildings and Grounds With agreement through the United FacuIJy, teaching Department, has done extensive research into the best solution to fix the leaking ponds'and set them up correctly. restrictions for eligible classified staff have been waived. Remember the waterfall from the top pond and the sluice-type With regard to this program for minorities and women, I areas to the second pond? Gary found tlle leaks that were causing would say that it is a good program except that it is so the water to drain down the hill towards the mailroom (no easy blatantly discriminatory. Remember (with regards to task). Between broken pipes and corroded and destroyed rubber discrimination): two wrongs don't make it right. valve gaskets. there were many problems facing him. He is work­ ing on a permanent solution for necessary safety features for in­ What really hurts (and it really hurts!) is that the faculty ground pools and ponds, and hydraulic reconstruction ofa new will support their program and have classified teachjng filtration system and pump station. restrictions waived for their (pet) program but not for staff The two top ponds will be like indoor tanks with filtered water who have worked with them for years. I'm referring to nmning through both ponds. They will be stocked with Koi, a staff who have given a lot ofgood to the college and hardy ornamental fish ofthe carp family. The bottom pond will be students with excellence in teaching and by sharing with made into a bog pond again with reeds and cattails and perhaps water lilies as welL students their experience with the real working world. Guy Grace, supervisor ofoperations and funds, wanted the pouds I don't want to take anything away from the program. I fixed right, and not have a haphazard job done. He is really glad just wish the college and faculty would treat the staff that Gary was interested in researching and organizing this project. equitably with regard to the classified teaching restrictions Also putting a tremendous effort into this job are the student throughout the district. workers Chris Benson and Mark Gustetich. They've done a lot of

continued on page 2 Comments by Dan Silvia President, DVC Classified Senate Do You Know Goodbye Betty Betty Crenshaw has resigned as the Classified Senate Corre­ Broken buildings and damaged landscaping here on campus sponding Secretary. Work commitments precluded her from do not fix themsclves. The people at Buildings and Grounds attending Senate and committee meetings at this college and (Guy Grace, manager) deserve the credit for fixing these District, therefore she felt she had no option but to resign. problems. They are notified by the "Buildings and Grounds Work Request" form (4cd-318 r.o.). Fill out the top box on this I'll miss Betty because she was an integral part ofthe Classi­ form and pnt it in the campus mail addressed to Buildings & fied Senate team. I depended on her insight when problems Grounds, or you can walk the request down to the Buildings & arose and her common sense when solutions had to be fonnd. I have to say with all sincerity that Shirley and Betty have been Grounds office located near the tennis courts. For emergencies (i.e., the water main has broken and the building is flooding), the best teammates I could have asked for as President ofthe call Buildings and Grounds directly at extension 415. How­ Senate. And now one ofthem is gone. It will make our duties ever, you will still need to fill out the work request form. more difficult but, basically, you gotta' do whatcha' gotta' do. So long Betty, and all the best in your future endeavors. Bnildings and Grounds is composed ofthree departments: Grounds, Carpentry, Mechanical. Mechanical takes care of plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Grounds l<11

Helpful Hints: Attend the StaffDevelopment Reminder!! Breathe!! Workshops IfYou Can! They Are an Excellent Sit or stand up straight, and breathe deeply several times­ Opportunity for Classified StaID you'll feel better for it! by Sandy Williams Be able to say "NO" for your own good! Try saying "No, that won'I work for me" 3 times. (I suggest I recommend that classified staff take advantage ofthe you be ready to follow this up with "What part of NO don't StafIDevelopment workshops that are being offered. I you understand!?") recently attended a "Stress Management on the job" Focusing on the present! workshop presented by Kris Hammar. It was an excellent Ifyou concentrate and enjoy the present moment, two things workshop, and I came away with good information to will occur: I) you'll enjoy the present experience to the help myself as well as my fellow staff members on fullest, and 2) you won't be thinking about past stressors or methods to help manage the day-to-day stress we all worrying about the future stressors. experience. It was a "refresher" course for me in many ways, but the methods are valuable tools to help every­ There are several more interesting and informational work­ one enjoy their work day more and promote general good shOps available. For your own "staffdevelopment", see if health. these "will work for you." 3 Holiday Cash by Patricia Derickson r Let this be the first Noel Another Chateau That you don't put yourself through hell. by Marilyn Joyce Try direct deposit, it's so neat. Then stay at home, put up your feet. The bank will get your check by wire, Grapes are one ofCalifornia's major agricultural products and a real favorite among the DVC staff, I And through the rain you need not nlire. am informed. Autumn is harvest time, so a visit to a You can check the ATM favorite winery is in order once again. A beautiful To be sure it made it in. landscape with fall colors is a must, and Chateau lt's fast and safe and quick MontElena with its adjacent Jade Lake fits the bill. Just like a visit from St. Nick. The lake and gardens were designed with a Chinese influence, a bright orange railing dons the decks that lead to the picnic "pads". each adorned with a tea house and table for your pleasure. These pads can be used on a reservation-only system by calling Healthful Hints ahead oftime. They can probably accommodate lO­ ._ by Mary Rock IS people at each oftile two, separate areas. This For those who are'trying to los~ w~ight orjust follow a low-fat diet, the beautiful lake reflects tile autumn colors ofthe upconling holiday season may put some stumbling blocks in your path. vegetation and is very striking against the red The holidays need not be a nightmare ofhigh-fat, high-calorie foods. If backdrop of the bridges. The lake also provides tile you want to keep your calorie intake low, even while indulging, here are enjoyment ofwatching rare audubon species, such as some helpful hints: black swans and unusual ducks. For appetizers, serve a selection of raw vegetables and fruits with The Chateau was constructed in 1882 by California high-fiber flatbreads inste"d ofcrackers. Non-fat or low-fat yogurt or State Senator Alfred Tubbs, in tile design ofa cottage cheese (spiced with herbs, mustard and horseradish) make French Chateau. The building is cut into the side of good substitutes for sour cream in dips. Salsa is an excellent fat-free a hill, and in some places tile walls are 12 feet tilick. dip. This produces a cave-like effect, tile perfect environ­ ment for producing fine wines. Chateau MontElena Don't eat the turkey skin. Skin is haIfthe fat in a poultry serving. is proud of its wines and has won many awards. A Breast me"t has fewer calories and less fat than dark meat. Use tasting room and gift area is available for your defatted stock to baste your bird, moisten stuffing or in your gravy. To enjoyment. defat: chill stock ahe"d of time and skim offfat. To get there: Follow Highway 29 to the north end of Steam green vegetables and mix with pearl onions instead ofusing Calistoga; turn right (east) on Tubbs Lane to the cream sauces. winery gate on the left, where you will climb a bit of Limit your alcohol intake. Mix wines with juices and/or club soda. a hill to the parking area. (The winery is right next For making mashed potatoes, use skim milk instead ofwhole milk. door to the famous Geysers on Tubbs L,ne.) Did you know: Chateau MontElena 1 cup skim milk = 0 grams fat 1 cup 2% milk = 5 grams fat 1429 Tubbs lane, Calistoga 1 cup whole milk = 10 grams fat i.:. (707) 942-5105 (to reserve picnic pads) Using skim milk for all your cooking needs can significantly reduce ..~ Hours: 10:00-4:00 every day your fat intake. Ofcourse, ifyou follow a sensible, low-fat diet all year, go ahead, have a second piece ofpumpkin pie--you deserve it.

The CLASSIFIED SENATE Newsletter The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday ofevery month. Please submit your articles to members ofthe Classified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick, Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity ofarticles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views ofthe author, not the Committee. 4 Volume III, Number 6 December 14, 1993 Diablo \!alle'j C.~':~.ll.~ s,'I~

by Dan Silvia, President, DVC Classified Senate

First there was a vision. The vision was ofa Classified Senate It's Not WllatYou Do- which represen1ed Classified throughout the State. After two years ofvery hard work, a state-wide Classified Senate was vo1ed into It's HowYou Do It existence on November 20th at the Community College League of by Dee Henderson California State Cooference in Burlingame. History was made on that day. Ten years ago no one would have had the vision to want or expect '<----' tere are two ways oflooking at what you do for a this to occur. No one dreamed ofClassified as a voice that would living. The least desirable is looking at what you do as be heard in the halls ofstate government We did ourjobs and just a job - do only what you have to do to get by - and watched the collegiate drama unfold with non-interest or interest that's enough. And mix in some envy, or even dislike, for depending on whether it affected us or not those that you think have itbetter than you do whether by Now, we corne into our own. Classified employees, finally, will be education or by position. The second way is to look at aceep1ed as professional eqnaIs and given the respect that was ours what you do as a profession. A professional takes pride in to begin with but has been withheld because ofconservative and his work no matter elitist thinking. Thevision has become real. what that work is; strives to improves his '~ ..whatever you do Nominations for state offices will be taken in the spring. Election work; but, above all, you have to be ofcandidates will occur this summer. We hope the installation of enjoys what he does officers will occur at the next CCLC conference which will be held and does it to the best satisfied with in the fall in Irvine, California Be that as it may, the vision ofhis ability. Others yourself continues. notice. They can't help but notice whether you to enjoy are just a "worker" or a what you do. " "professional.» ~~~ Like many others, I enjoy working at DVC. One ofthe Happy Holidays reasons I do is that every day I look out on a scene that is a pleasure to view - a wisteria trained into a small tree; we approach a new year, I would like to take this opportunity shrubs As in the spring, tnlips and other bulbs blooming; that to wish you and your families a happy and peaceful holiday season. are well taken care of. When I walk down to the mailroom, I take pleasure in seeing our well maintained The transition period we are experiencing has not been easy, and I lawns, many ·different kinds ~f shrubs and trees. What appreciate the continued dedication and valuable service ofthe would our campus be like ifwe only had concrete. dassifiedstaff colltl...... o. page 2 Phyllis L. Peterson, President, DVC It's Not What You Do••• continued Museum... continued All ofthis pastoral pleasure I receive is due to our grounds Every Tuesday and Thursday grammar schools come and tour crew. I have a1ready thanked Joe Morgado - who cares for the museum. Curator/docent Audrey Maher-Kamprath says tours our grounds around the science building, the planetarium by elementary schools are becoming increasingly more popular area, and the libl1l1Y. And because I sensed that Joe ap­ because ofeducational budget cuts. DYC's museum is close and ...... / proached his work as a professional, I interviewed him to see free, a real boon to teachers working with limited funds. In ifI was right particular demand to 4th grade classes is the extensive Native A briefhistOlY... Joe came to DYC in 1985. Not in mainte­ American Indian exhibit A result ofthis popularity is that the nance, but as a customer service clerk. He transferred to the Tuesday-Thursday museum tours are completely booked Building and Grounds Department in 1989. Before DYC, Joe through the middle ofthe Spring 1994 semester. worked as a manager in retai1 sales in his hometown. VaI.lejo, Current hours are 9 am.-I p.m. Monday through Thursday, and at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He received an AS although hours may change each semester. Private tours can be degree at Solano Community College in merchandising. arranged by calling Audrey at exteosion 303. Do yourselfa favor and visit your museum. You'll find it a quiet, Joe married his high school sweetheart. Melinda. who works relaxing place to speud your lunch hour or early morning break. as a Superior Court clerk in Contra Costa County. They have You might see something you've never had an opportunity to see two daughters - Stephanie, 12; and Allison, 6. He considers before. Invite your family to come see the wonderful items on his daughters well mannered and intelligent and takes great display and enjoy a resource that's here, under your feet, and pride in their accomplishments. (Stephanie is a recipient of best ofall- it's freel the President's Academic Award). Joe comes from a large family - 7 brothers and I sister and was six years old when he came here with his parents from the Azores Islands. One ofmy interview questions is "Would you like to share with us your philosophy or approach or attitude - who you are and what do you believe in." This was Joe's response. Joe feels that, at DYC, he couldn't ask for a better place to work in. He "., /. . -. ' ~C" told me that he views his maintenance job as a profession and ._:-. . I@' always seeks creativity in what he does. He said that in his Christ~as Fant~~y maintenance ofthe grounds assigned to him - how it looks ­ Or;haL/"rd''-'- reflects on him as a person. What be then said made a lot of sense to me...whatever you do you have to be satisfied with . by Marilyn Joyce yourself to enjoy what you do. If Christmas decor done up in a big way suits your fancy, then Goy Grace, his supervisor, told me that Joe is a valued Orchard Nursery right here in our own Lafayette is the place for you to visit this season. Take your children, your grandchil­ employee, organized and systematic in his work, and that dren, or your nieces and nephews, since this is a place that will DYC is very lucky to have people like Joe in the system. delight children ofall ages! As you walk through the doors of So that's a briefprofile ofa professional. One can pursue Orchard Nursery, you will be struck l1Y the Fantasyland excellence no matter what the job is and everybody in the long atmosphere oftwinkling lights and the fragrance ofevergreen run appreciates and even benefits from it that fills the air. Each tree has its own theme, from Disney to the Victorian era Orchard sells high-quality plants and cut arrangements, as well as outdoor plants, statuary, bird haths, fountains and imagina­ tive garden accessories. Don't miss the old house in the corner Diablo Valley College Museum ofthe parking lot which has been converted into a lovely boutique. The kitchen ofthe old house is especially enticing by Mary Rock with its unusual baking mixes, spices and specialty cooking mu·se·um n.(place for learned occupation): I. an institu­ utensils. tion devoted to the procurement, care and display ofobjects of Ifyou find yourself hungry after your tour, top it offat Kaffee lasting interest or value; 2. a place where objects are exhibited. Barbara, an old European-stYle lunchroom (also in Lafayette), Diablo \\Illey College has one. Did you know? Situated at the for lunch or dessert. top ofCardiac Hilljust under the Planetarium, DYC's museum is full offascinating things. You'll find everything from Have a merry and restful holiday season, and come hack artifacts and preserved creatures to a seismograph and a refreshed for that new semester that awaits us! pendulum that marks out the earth's rotation. Four new Orcb.rd NurserJ , Rorlst & !Caffee B.rb.r. exhibits are set up every semester thanks to projects from an 4010 Nt. 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,,~.a holiday season has arrived and unfortunately with it Broken buildings and damaged landscaping here on campus do comes an increase in crime. It is up to each individual to take not fix themselves. The people at Buildings and Grounds (Guy safety/security precautions orbe labeled "a victim." Grnce, manager) deserve the credit for fixing these problems. Some helpful Suggestions: They an: notified by the "Buildings and Grounds Work Request" form (4ed-318 r.o.). Fill out the top box on this form • Don't <:any large sums ofeash and put it in the campus mail addressed to Buildings & • Don't put your packages down while you an: browsing Grounds, or you can walk the request down to the Buildings & Grounds office located near the tennis courts. For emergencies • Don't leave packages or other items inside your (i.e., the water main has broken and the building is flooding), vehicle where they can be seen call Buildings and Grounds directly at extension 415. However, • Don't transfer goods from inside your vehicle to the you will still need to fill out the work request form. trunk and then leave the vehicle Buildings and Grounds is composed ofthree departments: • Do park in well-litareas Grounds, Carpentry, Mechanical. Mechanical takes care of • Do <:any only credit cards you know you'll be using plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Grounds takes care of • Do leave lights on inside your home when away in the such things asbroken tree brnnches, doors, windows, floors, evening walls, tiles, locks and chairs. The carpentry department does work such as remodeling work areas, building book shelves, • Do lock doors and windows at home and in your and making work surfuces. In order to have this type ofwork vehicle done you again must fill out the work request form. When they • Do tell any person calling, "Thanks, but we already receive this form someone will come to your area to see what have an alarm system," when you an: asked to actually needs to be done. A short time later you will receive an purchase such a system by phone. It conld be someone estimate for the work to be done. Funds will then need to be wanting to find an easy victim. transferred from your department's ASN account to Buildings Take precautions and you'll have a happy, safe holidaY & Grounds account. and then the work will proceed. season. There is a comprehensive "Facilities Maintenance Services Guide" that will direct you to the correct place on campus for -- any kind ofMaintenance. This booklet can be picked up in Business Services orfrom Buildings & Grounds. '93 CClC Convention Taking Charge Choices &Chances by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-President Classified Senate

Serving as the Classified Senate Vice-President gave me who may be interested in running for one ofthe State-Wide the opportunity to attend the annual CCLC conference in nflices. Hopefu1ly these packets will be ready to send out to Burlingame, November 18-20. Contra Costa Community classified staff in April, 1994. College District was one ofthe host districts at the conven­ Five classified stall; three from within the Contra Costa tion this year. Our District had an information booth with Community District (Betty Crenshaw-DYC. Dan Silvia·Dye, hand-out materials from all three campus sites and CHE. and Mike West-LMC), gave a pane) presentation on issues We also provided several ofthe session speakers or panelists relating to the roles nfthe classified senate and unions. during the three-day event Significant topics addressed at Discussion and hand-out materials included the "DYC the break-out sessions as well as by the keynote speakers Classified Employee Seek Help Flow Chart" developed by included innovations in technology, futuristic visions nf classified staffat DYC and the "Roles ofCCCCO Classified education within the community colleges by the year 2015, Senates and Local One" document prepared and signed by and special ways in which we shonld be celebrating diversity. Classified Senates Coordinating Council and Local One. Sessions specifically relating to classified senate operntions were available. The classified senate organizations through­ We would especially like to thank Eugene Ross, Governing out the community colleges in Ca1ifornia ratified the consti- Board Member for cecco, who acknowledged his support of 'ion and by-laws for a State-Wide Classified Senate. The the classified staffby attending this session. His encouraging '-"'te-Wide Development Committee began work inunedi· comments at the end ofthe presentation were greatly appreciated. ately to develop the application packets for classified staff 3 -

Nuitrition on the Job Computers for School Day by Pat Caya by Marilyn Joyce Ifyou want to attend a fun and informative staffworkshop, I On December 8, 1993, a reception was held in the Trophy recommend Nutrition on the Job. Room to honor participants in the "Computers for Schools Program" sponsored by Pacific Bell's Knowledge Network Dorie Rasmussen and Nancy Ryanen-Grant led participants Computer Donation Program and the Detwiler Foundation. through the ever-popular and exciting program called, "Diet More than 21 elementary, middle school, and high school Simple." teachers were present, and they were to be the recipients of Unlike Pac Man, you don't get to gobble up power pills, but computers donated through this partnership program with you do get to find out what really was in that sandwich, apple DYC. and hag ofchips you ate for lunch yesterday. Many introductions and appropriate thank you's were given to Although the program bas thousands offood choices, some­ faculty, administrators, and stndents. Two ofour very own times you have to build your own, for example, pasta salad. classified staffwere also recognized for their contributions to Everybody makes this differently so you need to enter what's in this event: Duane Fink, the Senior Electronics Technician in your individual serving. The program automatically lists the the Electronics Department; and Betty Crenshaw, Senior nutrients and God forbid, the FlITS. (Be sure you have your Administrative Secretary in the Economic Development measurements straight.) At the end, after you have entered age, Office. This event would not have been as successful without weight, height, what you have eaten and your activities, the their expertise. program analyzes and prints out the results. (They should have Over the past several months, surplus computers from Pac Tel never scheduled this workshop for right after Halloween,.ifyou have undergone a complete refurbishing by volunteer students know what I mean.) and faculty, under the able and untiring direction ofDuane Anyway, next time it's offered, take advantage ofthe opportu­ Fink, so that each ofthe schools represented at this event nity. Because the best thing about this is that you can go in the would be able to leave on this day with a working computer in computer center anytime and do it. It's on the system. Just their arms to take back to their school! Betty spent many bring a diskette with you on which to save your program. All hours behind the scenes getting this event organiwl will to analyze your friends and relatives want you their diets. People \ike Duane and Betty help make the future brighter for You can become your family's nutritional gum! our local school children. Congratulations to them for their contribution in making this event happen. Illll'I')' IltILIIJll)'§

The CLASS...E. SENATE lIewsletter The deadline for publication in the CIll$sified Newslctler is the fust Monday of <:Vcry month. Plell$C submit your articles to members of the Clll$sified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vmccnl. Linda Wheeler. Kathleen Gilmore. Ian Quick. 1ackie Harrison and Sue RoWicck. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles ~ on quality and quantity of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views ofthe author, not the Committee. 4 Volume Ill, Number 7 February 21,1994

Safeway Comments and lucky by Dan Silvia'PreSI'dent DVC , n the beginnin Classified S~nate Receipts Now• You have an '---" ThenI th g, there was th knock, knock, knO;:.portunity that is ere was the b I e earth We're headin . cement the b u Idour the . door. Shall the mg at your front stretch and thg :nto the home th ' oards and th ' more" " opportunity be uN Meadow H e Ittle folks at e fifth day th b . e sweat. On or Forever a d ever- and on the sixthe daUlldmg. was complete opportu" n a Day" Th' School are omes Elementary . mty IS the ri . IS t countmg seventh day y, It was slaffed Th opmion. To let ght to voice your o acquire co on our help was a day f . e deadlin ~ mputers. The on the eighth da 0 rest because tives hear what your elected representa . e or tumin . . you think ­ IS March 8 PI g m receipts come. They sai/i~e students would IS needed so an . ~ ! Your opinion m onned Classified D' . ease send P Will come A d you buIld it the erickson all f atricia For fo . n so they did ' Y decision can the end of Feb':uyour receipts by rty plus years th . has time to tall ary, so that she go forward to y them up. students have bee e the manage­ and for fo n coming "we can have a ' building hrty plus years the how th' say In ment group s ave been Ings are run which has the room te opened, requested our Participate l '" role in Shared G thhe material~~::~:e~set, f'Ime m forty I ovemanceo For the fi l mput. No p us year h' Irst pones answeredand ' the Get involved policy or participate to s t IS allows us t ' speak u 0 paperwork done. e See the diff • l ow what . p, to let peo I B erence procedure kn. wethmk W p e recommenda­ m how things are ru~ e ~an have a say CIFor forty.PIus years the e the differencel ' tion to the away quite easily h . This can all go " assified Staff,.not the Feel th d' . support" staff , but the. e Jfference!" college or non-participation' yowever, through lose it. . ou don't use it, you professional c district can be the Faculty h ounterpoint to made without a . . ,ave been Our Senat. e .IS one ofthe b hrnvmg every mornmg. standing what the . first under- orgamzations in th est Classified ave been domg . what'' and the issue. Classified think. about that way. Participa;e~tate. Let's keep it make sure the _ . IS needed to fti. mstltutio I the difference! Be th~ Get mvolved' See e eclIvely throu h na systems run g The district and our college support our the difference! difference! Feel month and years out the day, week, Let's Go Take a Gander by Marilyn Joyce If a gaggle ofgeese makes you giggle, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area ofGridley, California is the place for you this winter. Gray Lodge is in the northern end of the Central Valley (2 miles north ofthe Sutter Buttes above Yuba City) and is part Behind the Scenes - DYC ofthe Pacific Flyway, or "highway in the sky." It is a favorite resting place for many species of waterfowl as they migrate Costume Design and Construction for the winter and is also home to 300 other wildlife species. by Jan Quick Gray Lodge Wildlife area consists of 8,400 acres and has a well-marked auto tour, as well as several trails, one ofwhich There is much work involved in the design and creation of includes a viewing deck. The wetlands are managed by the costumes for each DVC drama production. Skipper Skeoch, the California Wildlife Campaign and are purposely flooded to costume designer for this production had much to say about the provide homes for the waterfowl. costumes in progress for the current play, Dracula. Dracula is As I approached Gray Lodge Wildlife area in mid-January, now playing in the DVC theater through February 13. I observed hundreds of Great Herons in the fields ofnearby The first step in designing the costumes for this theater farms. Once inside the wildlife area, I received the biggest, production was for Skipper to get together with the director, most exciting surprise of all: suddenly the air was filled with Ray Stansbury. She wanted to get a feel for the basic show and the cacophony of honking snow geese, and the sky was full of to see what he had in mind for the specific characters. In this the geometric formations ofthe shiny and iridescent white particular play the actors/actresses will be wearing period dress Canadian Snow Geese! The gatekeeper estimated 5,000 snow from 1887. Next, the rough drawings were made and then geese had flown overhead in a two-hour period that morning. shown to the director for an ok. The third step was to create These geese are gracefully beautiful, with their black-tipped full scale drawings that were either colored or accompanied by wings outstretched. This particular species should be viewable swatches ofthe proposed fabric. The last step before actual well into March, but there is always something happening at construction began was to shop for fabrics. Gray Lodge. You will probably never hear nor see so much life Some of the mens outfits were on hand from some previous again in one small place as is available at Gray Lodge. productions. Frequently the men's clothing is purchased or Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Small fee at gate; public tours on rented from theatrical or wedding stores. In this production of'---" Gridley, California weekends. (916) 846.5176 Off of Highway 99 (follow signs) Dracula all three men are thrown on the ground repeatedly, so , Open daily sunrise to sunset. due to possible damage, their attire is not rented. Dracula himself will be wearing pearl gray and shades ofpurple. Gray overtones will also be predominant in the set, and the dancers Do You KnOW. (Nosferatu) also will be clad in gray. Earth tones will mainly be used for the attire of the other men. by Jan Quick The first items constructed were the cage bustles. The women KeePing the campus clean is the responsibility of Custodial have been rehearsing in these bustles to learn how to sit and Services. They provide the following services: general clean­ move in them. It is also important for the other actors to be ing of office and classroom, changing light bulbs, unclogging able to rehearse their placement in relationship to the added toilets, replacing bathroom paper supplies, issuing cleaning space required by the bustles. The two main women characters supplies, emptying trash cans, and cleaning up spills inside do several quick changes (one even occurs on stage) so the buildings. If a need arises for these services, you will need to clothing, including the bustles, needs to be easily removed and notify the people at Custodial Services (Cam Perrotta, man­ put back on. ager). Since all of the custodians and the manager work The cast was measured and mock ups of the clothing were nights except for one lone emergency day person, you will sewn out of muslin or curtain fabric. These mock ups were need to leave a message on the custodial hot line voice mail fitted on the individual actors/actresses. The mock ups were (dial 6 and then 558). The problem should be corrected then used as a pattern to cut the material for the costumes. shortly. Those extreme emergency daytime problems are After the costumes were finished there were one or two more handled on a priority basis only. For that type of urgent fittings on the actors. Skipper and and her assistant Mary Beth problem call Business Services at ext. 344. Teutschel did all of the designing, fitting, cutting and sewing Other items that custodial takes care of during OUf vacations or for the entire production which consisted of about 25 costumes. on a yearly basis are cleaning rugs, blinds, windows, stripping Skipper has a graduate degree from San Francisco State in and waxing floors, high dusting, and other custodial chores theatrical design with an emphasis in costume. She has done that can not be completed while school is in session. The advanced study in New York City. Mary Beth will be the '--- Custodial Office is near the tennis courts in the Buildings and costume designer for the production of MacBeth which will be Grounds building right next to Receiving. performed here at DVC starting on March 18. 2 Kerry Surman at Dye Art Gallery Sculptor Kerry Surman, whose work features life­ size figurines. some in a puzzle-like motif, is exhibiting her work at Diablo Valley College Art Gallery through February 18. Kerry is an Instructional Assistant for the Art Department and a Labora­ tory Technician for Ceram­ ics, Sculpture and Painting, and she is a Gallery Director for the Diahlo Valley College Art Gallery. Surman, a graduate of CSU nb..itted by tile Classified Senate (ouDcil San Francisco master)s of fine arts program, uses steel, copper and neon in Healthful Hints her sculptures. Her exhibit by r·b.ry Rock is called "Picking Up the Pieces': She describes her In the wake of the recent moderate but destructive quake in work as based on observing the Northridge area, it now seems like a good time to remind the "interaction between everyone ofsome earthquake safety tips. The following addictive systems and suggestions relate to, but are by no means limited to, the society... by using icons of workplace environment popular culture in a • Become familiar with the earthquake preparedness plan sculptural format." (refer to page 9 ofthe Emergency Procedures Handbook) • Participate in drills • Check areas for earthquake hazards and recommend measures to correct them • Brace or anchor high shelves, cabinets or other equipment that could fall • Learn how to operate fire extinguishers Kudos e • Plan alternate routes of evacuation to the lassified Newsletter: • Be trained in CPR and first aid You may not be able to leave your premises for as long as 72 I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading all the hours. Keep a battery-powered radio, extra batteries, flash­ articles in the December Classified Senate Newsletter. It was lights, sturdy shoes, first-aid supplies and at least a 72-hour like a holiday present. The philosophy was so positive, starting supply of food and water for every person in your work area. with Dee's inspiring opening article. [ am impressed by the • Learn how to access trapped water professional quality of.the newsletter. Thank you! • Plan for handicapped employees - FiOm Elaine Cohen, Dean of Instruction Source: Health Plus+ San Francisco

The CLASSIFIED SENATE Newsletter The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articles to members of the Classified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick, Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee. 3 Volume III, Number 8 April-May, 1994

J Now Is Your Chance! by Shirley Kimsey

Comments Do you want to have a voice in the shared by Dan Silvia governance process? Do you feel you're always the last to know what's Home Computer Loan Grants happening in campus governance and would like to have the most up-to-date information ."he Classified Senate Coordinating Council has just firsthand? ''----'''finished writing a grant for the staff of the Contra Costa Community College District. The grant requests a loan Do you feel communication between classified from the State Chancellor's office of $350,000 which will employees is important? be used by the staff for home computer purchases or Do you want to make a difference? upgrades of home computers. Repayment ofthe non­ interest loans will be done by payroll deduction. The grant request will be signed by our Chancellor and Now is your chance to participate­ then forwarded to the State Chancellor's Office for consider running as a consideration. DVC Classified Senate Cluster Representative!

The DYC Classified Senate Cluster Representative Elections Release Time will be held in May. Ifyou are interested in running for the The Classified Senate Coordinating Council has recently office of Cluster Representative for your cluster (see the list on forwarded a request to the Chancellor's Cabinet for release pages 5 and 6 of this newsletter), please contact your present cluster representative: time to be given to Classified Senate Presidents. Release time would allow a Senate President to be away from his! Cluster I: Vacant Cluster 6: Cathy Walton her jobsite for a specified amount of hours per month to Cluster 2: Jan Slatter Cluster 7: Martv Massey take care of Senate business. The Academic Senate president's now have 50 percent release time. Release time Cluster 3: Elisabeth Yan Bavel Cluster 8: Gyda Buelna for the Classified would put us on a more equal footing Cluster 4: Keith Craven Cluster 9: Patricia Derickson with the Academic presidents as will as make the prospect Cluster 5: Vacant Cluster 10: Sandy Williams of involvement as a Classified Senate officer easier to accomplish. After the Cabinet approves the request, it goes The DYC Classified Senate Council meets twice a month on orward to the DGC. The DGC can then make a recom- Fridays. In support of shared governance, all cluster representa­ '----'mendation to the Board. The Board ofTrustees will tives are granted leave from their work site to attend these approve or disapprove. meetings and substitutes are funded if needed. 1 Culinary Class Comes to "Cardl"ac HI"II" bY Man'1 yn Joyce APlace to Relax and Inspire by Mary Rock Did you know that our very own Norseman Restaurant has expanded its services to "Cardiac Hill?" Yes, right here a break from the stresses ofour hard-working and hectic among the mad scientists, situated between the Life For lives in the Bay area, take a trip to Pt. Reyes and spend some Science and Physical Science Buildings is a small, modest relaxing time on Drake's Beach. Located near the tip ofPt. take-out place called Norseman Village Cafe. They are open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. -I:00 p.m., Reyes, Drake's Beach is a wonderful place to take the family. Friday 7:30 - 1:00 p.m. and feature a light menu. Take highway 37 to 101 south or the Richmond/San Rafael bridge to highway 101. Look for the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit Offerings include an array of breakfast rolls, sandwiches, and follow the signs to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse and Drake's Beach. and some hot selections as well as your standard beverages (including a piping hot mocha drink). On any given day, The newly renovated Interpretive Center (open on weekends and you might find such treats as chili, home-style soups, holidays) is full of fascinating exhibits. From the geology of the Armenian sandwich rolls, Thai salad. or spaghetti to name fault zone you are standing on to the history of the area's Miwok a few. Indians, from the earliest settlers' artifacts to the microscopic There is patio seating available at the new picnic tables diatom (sea life) display, the Center has something of interest for when the weather is warm, or you might enjoy wandering everyone. There are a variety of books and posters for sale as over to see the Life Science fish pends. well. Those of us on Science Hill appreciate this expanded A small cafe provides a place to service, and we know the students do also. Since labs are purchase food and drinks or you can long and breaks are short, a trip to the cafeteria or off "There are bring a picnic to the beach (picnic tables campus between classes is often not feasible. places we can are provided). Our favorite no-hassle So come on up for that "fry-in-the-sky," or whatever it is escape to ... picnic is stopping at a deli in Pt. Reyes you're hungry for. You can skip your aerobic class that provide a Station for drinks and sandwiches to go. without paying the consequences! setting for Easy hiking trails take you to the top of the cliffs (which are very unstable so reflection. " stay away from the edge). The view Let's Do It Again Soon!!! from the top is worth the hike. by Catherine Walton While sitting on the beach, take a moment to realize that you are DVC Admissions/Records sitting on one tectonic plate that is slowly moving northward. Across the bay, oyer the ridgeline, lies the adjacent tectonic plate t was wonderful, it was marvelous. JOB LINKS!!! I that is moving slowly southward. The striated cliffs behind you I was very pleased to be a participant and a facilitator. I was able to meet my co-workers from CCC, LMC, CHE, are pertions of the sea floor oozing upward as a result of the District, as well as DVe. I listened and heard many new movement of the plates. Consider the forces required to bring ideas on how to improve communication between the these awe-inspiring layers of time to the surface. different campuses. Individuals shared tips about their The crashing of the waves on the beach, the cries of the seagulls jobs. We briefly shared ideas on how to take care of wheeling overhead, the spectacle of the hawks in their courtship ourselves to reduce stress; ex. take a walk during a break. dances all lend an air of beauty and peace to the area. They We also discussed issues on diversity and the need to remind us that there are places we can escape to away from the have this multifaceted issue addressed on each campus hustle and bustle of our lives that provide a setting for reflection. and district-wide. (A suggestion for a future workshop.) These places are waiting for us to visit and enjoy, so give I enjoyed listening to the morning speakers, but I was yourself and family the gift of a good time and go see what unable to see the material placed on the overhead Drake's Beach has to offer. projector. The musical entertainment in the morning was Oyster-lovers don't forget to stop a Johnson's Oyster Farm on fabulous. The food was delicious, and the afternoon the way home, or if you want someone else to do the cooking, presentation on Dealing with Difficult People was stop at Barneby's in Inverness and sample some of what the sea excellent. The video presented along with the group has provided for our palates. exercises truly emphasized how unique we all are and how we can work with perplexing individuals. Last but not least, networking works and it is very important. I It any of the classified staff has a special place they would like to thank everyone who helped with this project would like to tell us about, from start to finish, especially the suppert from manage­ please write an article for our newsletter. ment. I look forward to next years JOB LINKS (a We would love to hear about it. hopeful wish). 2 Run for Classified Classified Senate Elections by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-President by Dee Henderson DVC Classified Senate '-...-- te elections for the Classified Senate Officers' Posi­ teClassified Senate will be holding elections soon for the tions will be held at our classified retreat on Monday, June 6, 1994-95 and 1995-96 terms of office. Serving as the Classi­ and Thursday, June 9. Through your cluster rep each ofyou fied Senate Vice-President has given me the opportunity to will receive an official nominating petition for the three senate meet and network with staff throughout the District. It has positions - Senate President, Senate Vice President, and given me a chance to develop a better understanding of our Senate Corresponding Secretary. We hope that some of you District's organizational structure as well as our individual will consider running for one of these offices to carry on the campus structures. work that our first officers performed so well. Governance meetings which the Vice-President must attend: In addition, there will be an Election for New Cluster Reps. DVC Classified Senate Council The procedure, however, will be different than that of the 3 Twice monthly on Fridays senate officers' positions. The election will be carried on DVC Governance Council entirely in each cluster and infonnation about cluster election Once monthly on Thursday will be distributed by your cluster rep. Classified Senates Coordinating Council If you have any questions about either election procedure or Twice monthly on Tuesdays wish to submit your name as an candidate for a senate District Governance Council position, please contact a member of the Election Committee: Once monthly on Tuesdays As an officer of the Classified Senate at DVC I have been Gyda Buelna Ext. 415 able to improve and enhance my communication and leader­ Kathy Walton 1915 ship skills. Yes, there have been many challenges and up-hill struggles; but the positive outcomes far out weigh the Don Henson 415 negative ones. Through the efforts of the Classified Senates Linda Robbins 209 Coordinating Council classified staff now have a District­ Dee Henderson 230 wide policy on Senate Participation (8009.01). This allows an average of 16 hours per month for the Senate Vice- "- President to attend campus and district shared governance meetings and provides a budget for hourly substitution when necessary. The Responsibility of Being Now is your chance to get involved. You can make a difference. Represent the ideas and views ofclassified staff at President by Dan Silvia DVC as well as District-wide by becoming the next Vice­ President of the Classified Senate at DVe. You may obtain Being President of the Classified Senate has been very an election petition through your cluster representative. rewarding for me. I've tried to be a good and responsive Don't delay, call today. leader and in trying to do the best I could, I have made I encourage you to accept this challenge! mistakes. But understanding why I made those ntistakes, I have grown in my leadership role. Bottom line is I am a better individual for having had this opportunity. We Need The Classified Senate Presidency takes a lot of work and Your Assistance! time. You have to interact with a great many different types of by Catherine Walton, people like the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, College Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee Presidents, Classified, Faculty, Classified and Faculty Union leadership and Students. teCultural Diversity Advisory Committee's Question­ The Senate President has to attend about 20 hours of meetings naire has been sent out to all staff, faculty, student groups, throughout the month, such as DVC Governance Committee, and managers. District Governance Council, Chancellor's Cabinet and our own bi-monthly Senate meetings. Occasionally, the Chancel­ We are anxiously awaiting all ofyour responses. Please fill lor or the College President may ask the Senate President to out the questionnaire as soon as possible (A.S.A.P.) and attend meetings that are not regularly scheduled. Input from return it by mail to the Cultural Diversity Advisory Commit­ the Classified is necessary for any recommendation to go tee. This Directory will be a resource ofinformation, indi- forward for approval. '-- viduals, and materials. Thank you for your time and effort. The Responsibility." continued on next page 3 Do You Know by Jan Quick The Deck of the Carilyn "M" Diablo Valley College has a dental hygiene clinic on by Gary Moscato Sr. campus located in the Technical Education Building, room 104. Faculty, staff, students and the general public are all Gary Moscato, a DVe equipment maintenance worker, has eligible to be seen here by the hygiene students. The services long been associated with the sport of fishing. He used to fish available are oral examination, oral prophylaxis (teeth commercially for salmon and rockfish and used his commer­ cleaning), periodontal therapy, sealants, and radiographs (x­ cial vessels for hauling live bait from one area to another. rays). The charge for these appointments is reasonable. For Gary also ran a fishing party boat for 7 years. He no longer example, the fee for a full mouth x-ray is $20 and sealants fishes commercially, but has remained active in major cost $5 per tooth. An average cleaning appointment would be associations in the Bay Area such as the United Anglers. Gary $15to $20 although for extensive treatment of a severe case was a commercial diver with 5,000 hours of under water time of periodontal disease the charge could be as much as $50. and is also a semi-professional photographer. Gary now owns The small faculty in this department is excellent and super­ a 27-foot sport fishing boat, the Carilyn "M," which he enjoys vise all procedures. The supervising dentist in the clinic is a with family and friends. periodontist. Appointments are not easy to come by as the Gary has consented to write about the sport of fishing in our clinic is usually quite full. The students are always looking local area and 'on many associated topics. Articles we can for more difficult cases, so if you know someone who has not look forward to: had their teeth cleaned in three years be sure to let them know • Dates of fish runs: of our DVC hygiene services. To call for an appointment use Stripers extension 356. Salmon Steelhead The Dental Technology Department offers the services of Trout denture cleaning and sterilization for a fee of $5. For an additional charge of $3 they will engrave your name, social • Fall and spring runs, in what creeks, rivers and estuaries and what baits are gettin' 'em. security number, or phone number on your denture. The extension to call for these services is also 356. • Boat shows upcoming. Tour boat rides on weekends for the entire family. • Historical topics of the county, relating to the 18oos. • Neat restaurants on the Bay and Delta that are hidden The Responsibility of Being President away! • Close to home trout tournaments like San Pablo Darn. continued ... what's hot in fishin' on the Delta One of our best innovations in organization has been the ... the secret inside info sent to me on where the big one's are... Classified Senate Coordinating Council. The meetings are held bi-monthly. The CSCC is attended by the District's four See ya soon on The Deck of the Carilyn "M. " Classified Senate Presidents. We formed this organization so all Classified in the district would be kept informed about what is happening at the different colleges and District. When needed, recommendations from all the Classified District­ In our first two years as a Senate, we have accomplished a wide can be and are forwarded to the Chancellor or the great deal. My goals for my two years were Communications District Governance Council. and Organization. Today, all standing committees and task The Senate President attends the Community College League forces have full Classified representation. All Classified of California's yearly conference and also attends the State receive a monthly newsletter and bi-monthly Senate Council Classified Leadership Training Institute conference. This minutes. Classified have been involved in community-based conference is put together by classified for classified. Both activities. We have kept people informed by writing articles conferences usually last three days. for the newsletter and talking to them. But there is a lot more Through these conferences, we have met many Senate that can be done. The new officers will set new goals and members from other colleges. In talking with them we have objectives which will guide the Senate for its next two years. learned that our model of Senate organization is one of the It will take hard work, time, and dedication to be successful. more successful organizational models in the state. In the This is the cost. What you can get out of it personally, only short time we've been in existence we have found solutions time will tell. But with a flexible, open mind, you can '-../ for problems many Senates have been grappling with for accomplish what you set out to do and reap your own years. rewards. 4 DVC Classified Senate Cluster Reps =Underlined

~ CLUSTER 1 CLUSTER 2 CLUSTER 3 CLUSTER 4 CLUSTER 5 Donna Alilin Eddye Berry Matt Anderson Larry Boese Nancy Anderson Grace Butler Jorene Elsberry Kelleye Bennett Antonieta Bofill Jeanne Bjerke Terri Cassidy Kathleen Gilmore Cathi Boronkay Belinda Bush Porfiria Bradshaw Betty Crenshaw Nancy Gomez Mark Bradley Keith Craven Pat Cadenasso Jeanne Dewhurst Suzette Handy Bruce Falkenstein Stu Fogg Shirley Chantri Nancee Girard Gisela Mehta Duane Fink Dee Henderson Roshan Dahi Gena Gruber Rhonelle Mims Sue Garcia Marilyn Joyce Cathleen Ingersol Sandy Holman LeeAnn Nelson Judith Goldsmith Roxana Marianne Martinez Cheryl Hudson Gordon Nordby Audrey Haney Khachadourian Donald McPeak Grace Lenz Joyce Riley Jeffery Jewell Mojdeh Mehdizadeh Virginia McRae Jimmie Maramonte Jan Slatter Gail Jordan Mary Mathie Jean Mehan Linda Jones Teresa Towers Leslie Leong Rosa Reinosa Eva Monteverde Cindy Heileson Della White Leo Lieber Mary Rock Elizabeth Moore Jackie Harrison Toni Magaldi Betty Rogers Police Officers Sandra Mills Kathleen McCarthy Phil Spharler DVC Rotation Joyce Onizuka Dan McClellan Mary Watanabe Jan Quick Edith Salvador '--.-j Kathy Reilly Jennifer O'Hara Stew Winchester Linda Robbins Jeanette Peavler HedyWong Martha Schoonover Margaret Stark Jean Phillips Carol Shrum Pam Tafoya Sue Rohlicek Dan Silvia, President Barbara Van Buren Nancy Arlette Weber Linda Wheeler Ryanen-Grant James Seibert Valerie Williams Christina Tissot Mae Wright Elisabeth Jean Yang Van Bavel Mark Williams Frank Wilson Mike Yuschenkoff

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CLUSTER 6 CLUSTER 7 CLUSTER 8 CLUSTER 9 CLUSTER 10 Marcie Lorraine Arnett Leona Buchanan Karen Bowermaster Janet Barnes Bracy-McDaniels Glen Biggs Gyda Buelna Karen Bramwall Teri Cornelius Marilyn Cappa Yuriko Castellano Tony Censoplano Elizabeth Cabiles Jane Fraim Julie Catalano Donna Dubois Steven Cuevas Patricia Duvall Holthaus Carol Chaney John Dunivan Gary Goodshaw Derickson Shelley Jones Sandra Davis Bill Foster Michael Ellis Jose Gomez Kevin McPherson Julie Farris Michael Franco Gregory Erickson Don Henson Craig Phillips Pat Kennedy Pier Ghigliotti Michael Ferguson Bob Hill Andy Russell Virginia Kerr Edwin Jamieson Gabby Lorenzana Nanette Guinez Angelina Stepp Shirley Frank Johnson Ken Hein Sandy Williams Kimsey, Vice Brett Moore Raymond Kendall Bill Jason President Joe Morgado Jovita Salvador Yam Lim Gary Moscato Dorothy Martin Henriette Smith Marty Massey Joe Porter Kathryn McClellan Bas Chinh Nguyen Marilyn Nootbaar Judy Smith Sid Portis Doanh Huu Nguyen Katheryn Schachair Sonia Vardas Jess Segovia John Rosenhoover Bob Trujillo Kerry Surman Joanne Vincent Lupe Rubalcava Tim Taylor ,-/ Catherine Penny Williams Walton Joe Stella Karen Waters The Tran Ann WL1liams AI Trapps Janice Willimas Al Wilson Yvonne Yanes Dana Zorich

"Now is your chance to participate - ... "

The CIASSIFlIlD SENATE Newsletter The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday ofevery month. Please submit your articles to members ofthe Classified Newsletter "- Committee, preferably on disk with a hard copy. Thr Classified Newsletter Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, ./ Kathleen Gilmore. Jan Quick. Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity ofarticles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author. not the Committee. 6 .• Volume III, Number 9 May, 1994

Candidates for Classified Senate President Keith Craven Dan Silvia

We need to exercise our right and What I intend to do in the next two years responsibility to participate in the shared governance process

DVCis more than a job to me. I came here as a At the beginning of my first term I proposed two goals which I returning student when I was thirty three to study chemis­ wanted to achieve, Communications and Organization. I believe try, math and physics. When the chemistry Department I have met those goals. The Classified have an excellent newslet­ needed someone to fill in as a temporary technician I was ter and every Classified employee receives minutes from the in the right place at the right time. Two years later that Senate meetings. The Senate Council routinely disseminates "temporary" position led me to be a candidate to replace information to their cluster groups for Classified input on Bert Freeman when he retired as chemistry's full-time pending recommendations. Whenever a Classified person is technician. Being the technician in chemistry often makes needed on a committee or task force our Selection Committee me feel like a juggler, because of the many different hats I finds the appropriate individual and that position is filled. The wear, but it is all those varied tasks that I perform that keep Classified are fully represented on all committees and task me interested and in love with my job. forces. Even though my job requires a lot of me, I have decided to My objectives for the next two years will be to instill into each run for President of the Classified Senate because I think I Classified employee the meaning of those words Professional, have much to offer our college community. These are Edncator, Community and Empowerment. No matter what job difficult times we face, and it is going to take all of the title Classified have at this college or District, be it Custodian, constituent groups on campus working together to get Gardener, Facilities Engineer, Office Assistant or Office Admin­ through them. My goal as President will be to work istrator, we are a group of professional people doing a job that toward unity, not division, of all these groups. keeps the school up and running. We as classified have a unique position because we are Faculty work in the classroom and deliver learning to the really the skeleton that holds the campus body together. students. The Classified work to provide a safe, clean, continuing Be.ing such a large body means that there will be times environment that allows this to occur. Classified are ueducators" when our bones ache because of all the stresses placed on not only because they provide the educational environment but

Candidates... continued on page 3 1 Congratulations Sandy! Letter from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein by Gyda Buelna to Mary Rock Congratulations to Sandy Williams, Center for Higher Education, for receiving the "San Ramon Rotary Employee of the Year 1994" award. The Rotary Club presents this award to an individual for outstanding service at the employee's job, involvement and service to the local community, tinitcd ~tlltC5 ~cnlltC exceptional customer service WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0504 and contributer to "Total Quality Management". Sandy's name was submitted for consideration by her Manager, Bill Harlan. She has been involved as a liaison with Dear Ms. Rock: the City of San Ramon Employee Transportation Committee, assisted with commute arrangements, contributor to the "Student's Suggestion Box" and was actively involved in the Thank you for writing to express your support City of San Ramon's Ten Year Anniversary celebration. The for H.R. 3658, an amendment to the Fair Labor award was presented on Thursday, April 28th in San Ramon Standards Act which, as you know, would allow at the Rotary Employee Recognition Day Luncheon. The community college staff and administrators to Classified Staff wish to congratulate Sandy on her well teach part-time without receiving overtime pay. deserved recognition from the City of San Ramon! Let me assure you that I recognize and appreci­ ate the commitment of those employees who Do You Know wish to share their interests and knowledge with by Jan Quick students, and I understand that requiring that The Book Center which is located downstairs in the business college staff and administrators be paid more education building has many interesting items to purchase than the part-time rate discourages colleges from other than just text books. They offer a wide variety of using their teaching talents. This bill has been snacks, cards, books, mugs, calculators, watches and clothing. referred to the House Education and Labor At the beginning ofeach semester they also have free Committee. I will keep your comments in mind promotional items. They also sell the environmental DVC if it is considered by the Senate. (reduce, reuse, recycle) mugs. These mugs are a great bargain that just keeps paying off. When you go to the cafeteria with your DVC mug, you receive the large size drink (20 oz.) but Thank you once again for writing. I value your only pay for the smaller (16 oz.). opinion. If you have further questions, please call Paul McDonald of my Washington, D.C. The Book center is presently negotiating with Wells Fargo office at (202) 224-3841. Bank to have an ATM machine installed for the convenience of all members of the campus community. The cost of installing an ATM machine is considerable and they are SincerZlZ.louts,. hoping to be able to acquire this at little or no cost. We will be /9;. . ( . , notified when this occurs. i 'lfL---. ~---I .",;,,, The week before Christmas the Book Center has a great sale Dianne Feinstein with a 20% discount offered to faculty and staff. On one of United States Senator those days the sale becomes a 30% off for the holiday. Many of the great items at the staff picnic in June are donated by the Buok Center.

College for Kids· Summer 1994 SESSION I- June 21 - July 7 SESSION 1/-July 12 - July 28 The (~IASSIFIllD SIlNATII Newsletter Enrollment is underway for College for kids. the popular The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articles to members ofthe Classiried Newslet- summer enrichment program for motivated young people ter Committee, preferably on disk with a hard copy. Thr Classified Newsletter entering 4th through 10th grades next fall. Classes fill very Commitlcc members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda fast! If you are interested in enrolling a student, please pick Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quan- '-.../ up a brochure from the DYC Community Service Office thy of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newslelter reflect the located in FOA, a portable alongside the Library. views of the author. not the Committee. 2 Keith Craven Candidates... continued Dan Silvia us. That is why we need to exercise, exercise our right and because the Classified are the people the students see first, responsibility to participate in the shared governance process. last and most. Students have more interaction on a college If we don'( exercise that right, we will have no excuse to campus with Classified than any other group. We are part of '-.../ complain about our aching backs. the educational equation. For education to occur at any There has been much work done by the previous leaders of institution it is necessary to have all constituencies involved; our Senate, and I think we all owe them our gratitude. It has Management, Faculty and Classified. Delete one group from taken a great deal of effort to bring this organization to where this equation, and the educational process is either debilitated it is today. Because of the commitment I feel toward DYC, or stopped. All groups are "co-educators." We all get the job and to support their past efforts, I feel compelled to run for done. Senate President. Ifelected President, I hope that I can lead The Classified are the "Community" which the college with as much dedication and professionalism as they have serves. They have attended the school in the past, their shown us. children attend in the present and their grandchildren will attend the college in the future. "Empowerment" is not something that we earn or is given to us. It's what we as Classified give to ourselves. It's a matter of standing on our own two feet and making known what we think. Classified have the arena, the Classified Senate. Four words ~ Professional, Educator, Community and Empowerment. This is the make-up of a Classified employee - not a Staff employee but a member of the staff, not a "support" person but a person who supports and aids in the educational process.

I,. "Letter From the CounCil." We the members of the Classified Senate Council are Shirley Kimsey and Betty Crenshaw have given their writing this letter in response to Shirley Kimsey's time, energy, and ideas to the Classified Senate. We resignation as Vice President. We are appalled that this would like to publicly thank them for their tremendous situation has occurred again and are distressed that this efforts and achievements as Senate Officers. We also is the second resignation of a Senate Officer in one wish to thank Dan Silvia, the last surviving officer, for year. Both Senate Officer's resigned due to "work all of his hard work, accomplishments and endurance constraints". Classified members should be allowed to throughout this arduous task. These Officers, Repre­ serve without making a choice between participation in sentatives and Classified Staff have worked together shared governance or their job. and supported each other to make a difference on this Three members of the Council met with Dr. Phyllis campus. Peterson to convey the Senate's concerns regarding this We think that there are many suggestions that might resignation and the ability of future classified employ­ turn this situation around and facilitate the continued ees to participate in the shared governance process. Dc existence of the Classified Senate: Peterson reaffirmed her continued support of the • Have managers become more proactive and Classified Staff participating in Senate activities. meet with their staff to listen, discuss and We would like to acknowledge the fact that many encourage participation in Shared Governance. classified have received support from their direct line • Have managers arrange and train substitutes managers to participate. These managers have commu­ (hourly workers) to allow classified nicated effectively with their staff to ensure that the participation in Shared Governance. work is getting done and that substitutes are provided • Have managers recognize and commend their when necessary. staff for contributing to the betterment of the college. For the Classified Statf to make a difference now and in the future, a change must occue We all must work together to get our jobs done to continue to serve the students at Diablo Valley College.

3 CHE computer classes The Deck of the Carilyn "M" , still available Sturgeon Fishing by Sandy Williams

There are still seats available in the following upcoming computer workshops and classes at the Center for Higher Education which might be of interest to faculty and staff. Cost for each workshop is only about $5 for those without a B.A. degree, about $17 for those with a degree. Call the This is the time of year that they begin their annual migrationinto Admissions Office at CHE for more details: 866-1822, ext. the Delta waterways where they will spawn in the upper tributar­ 110111111121113. ies. Weekend Workshops The most sought after species is the white sturgeon. Also. at this time, the larger females have two very large skeins of roe and if INTRODUCTION TO DOS (CIS Athorough 300-391) you happen to hook and land a ripe female and you plan on introduction to the liM PC & (MS) DOS with emphasis on keeping her, save the roe and contact Sally Whitesides at ''The manipulating files and using subdirectories. Trap Bait Ship" in Rio Vista, CA by either delivering or calling Friday evening, May 6, 7-10 pm; Saturday, May 7, 9 am­ (707) 374-5554 and she will have it cured for you. White 5:30 pm; Sunday, May 8, 9 am-4:30 pm, sturgeon caviar is considered to be equal to beluga caviar which is processed in Russia. Utilize your catch and let no part of it go INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORKSIMAC (CIS to waste. There will be no charge for this service. 50E-385) Provides more practice using the word processing, The basic gear needed when fishing for sturgeon is a conven­ graphics, spreadsheet, and data base capabilities of Microsoft tional reel which has the line capacity to hold 300 to 600 yards of Works for personal correspondence or financial record­ 25 to 30 pound test monofilament line. The terminal gear should keeping. consist of a sliding sinker rig with your line attached to a leader Friday evening, May 13,7-10 pm; Saturday, May 14, 9 consisting of 60 to 80 pounds test monofilament coated cable. am-5:30 pm; Sunday, May 15,9 am-4:30 pm. The hook size should vary, especially if you are using mud shrimp for bait. Remember, the legal size requirements effective March 1, 1994, ~ Weekday Classes are the same as last year. The minimum size is 46 inches with a 72 inch maximum. The legal possession of sturgeon is one per BEGINNING LOTUS (CIS 30M-302) Basics of using Lotus 1­ day. 2-3 spreadsheet program. Learn to enter, manipulate and Sturgeon are scavengers and they feed on a number of baits! print numbers, text and formulas. Here is a list for your information: grass, mud, ghost shrimp, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 2·May 11 threadfin shad, anchovies, sardines, mudsuckers, cut bullheads, USING WORDPERFECT II (CIS 30J-302) For people who pile worms and crayfish. Most of my more memorable catches up have completed Beginning WordPerfect. Class covers to 87 pounds have been on threadfin shad using light tackle while common office applications. including merge, sort, document fishing for striped bass. assembly, macros, math line draw, columns and rport print­ The best water depth ranges from 15 feet to 50 feet. In most mg. cases sturgeon are thought to be a deep water fish. but this is not Thesdays & Thursdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 3·May 12 necessarily true. I have personally taken fish from 82 10 130 pounds in water 12 to 16 feet in depth. USING PAGEMAKER MAC/IBM USE (CIS 601-301) Intro­ If you have the patience to fish for sturgeon you will ffnd it duction to the desktop publishing software on the Macintosh rewarding. Fishing for this prehistoric fish can be on the slow but equally useful for those using IBM, side with the possibility of only several good hits in a full day of Thesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-5 pm, May 3-May 12 fishing. So be attentive of to what you are doing, because in the blink of an eye you can miss the hit. USING LOTUS II (CIS 30N-301) For those familiar with The following is a list of some areas you might want to try! The basic Lotus 1-2-3 operations. Learn more about formulas and Mothball Fleet at Martinez. Grizzly Bay, Suisun Bay, Big and functions to help you complete more complex and better­ Little Suisun Cuts, Middlegrounds. between Roe and Ryer looking spreadsheets. Islands, Honker Bay, Pittsburg P.G.& E. plant, Lights 10 and 12 Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 16·May 25 off Sherman Lake. Decker Island, Broad Slough, Collinsville near Light I, in and around the Rio Vista Bridge, Cache Slough near Light 47, known as the Old Beet Dump. mouth ofThree Mile Slough, Montezuma Slough, and the Upper and Lower Santa Clara Shoals of the San Joaquin River. '-.../ See ya sao" 0" The Deck of the Carily" HM. " 4