Number 7 Volume 18 July 1990

1989 Operator of the Year Charles Warde rrABLE The Headway .. . 0FCONTENTS is published by the Southern California Rapid Transit Dis- trict for the employees, retirees, and its friends every month. Headway is guided by a policy approved by the General Manager and published in the Human Resources Warde Selected Operator of the Year 4 Policy Manual. A copy is available on request. AB 1784 To Bring New Direction 6 Views and opinions contained herein do not necessarily Service Changes Made to Integrate Bus and Rail 6 reflect official District policy. The Headway welcomes contributions from RTD William Rhine Passes Away 6 employees and retirees--letters to the editor, story ideas, Commendations 8 opinions, employee and staff activities, and other submis- sions. Deadline is the first day of the mOnth for inclusion Shifting Gears 13 in the following month. Submissions should be typed Schedule Changes 14 double-space and signed by the author or on disk using the Wordstar 4 program. Opinion pieces and letters to the In Memoriam 15 editor should not be more than 500 words and should be Transit Police Employees of the Year 16 submitted on disk whenever possible. The editor reserves Division 10 Black Tie Affair 18 the right to select, edit, and position all copy. Stories may be reprinted with acknowledgment of Meet Your Benefits Section Staff 19 source. A Match Made in Blue Line Heaven 23 Editorial Office: Administration Building, 425 S. Main St., Personnel Department, Second Floor, (213) 972- A Jarring Experience 23 7165. CMF's Engine Production Line 24 Printing Services Staff: Photo Lithographie Opera- Ridesharing Can Be a Mickey Mouse Affair 25 tors--Rob Hartert and Ferrol Yeakle; Pressmen II--Pat Bates, Eliud Castellanos, Oscar Arzadon, Roberto Arriv- Letters to the Editor 26 illaga; and Bindery Operators II--Manny Alvarez, Walt Annual Downtown City Walk 26 Billingsley, and Luis Melendez. Editor: Mary E. Reyna Mini-Cholesterol Fairs Go to Divisions 27 Business Manager: Stacy Tran Ninja Turtles Help Introduce the Blue Line 28 Contributing Editors: Sue Harvey, Axel Heller, Carolyn Kinkead, Paul Lonquich, M.D., and Luanna Urie. Safe Equipment Can Save Lives 29 Member: International Association of Business Com- A Day in the Life of Division 12 30 municators and California Association of Public Informa- Cinco de Mayo at the Divisions 42 tion Officers. The Headway is printed on recycled paper. Wanted: Serious Runners 44 Births 44 Recent Retirees 45 Come Meet Your Fellow Retirees 46 R'appy Now It's Your Turn at Bat. 46 The Children Are Fine and Doing Well 47 Four '- of Restaurant Review 47 )1 Heat Was Too Hot for the Bulls 48 To Your Health 49 Recreation News 50

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Each Operator of the month was presented with a plaque by Assistant General Manager Leahy and General Manager Pegg. President Swanson congratulated the drivers and expressed the hope that, perhaps, next year would bring a female candidate. Ms. Bailey and President Swanson finally ended the suspense by announcing the 1989 winner. Warde was selected from a field of 12 operators, each named operator of the month during 1989. Warde was Division 16 Operator Charles Warde was presented a handsome trophy and certificate of presented with a trophy, excellence by RTD Board President Gordana Swanson after being selected 1989 Operator of a framed certificate, a the Year. check for $1,000, and (contributed by the Mar- keting Department) a round Charles Warde, behind the the previous year as well role models. We are aware trip for two, airfare and wheel of an RTD bus for 17 as to Roadeo winners. Ms. of the tough, urban hotel included, to Acapulco. years, was selected as the Bailey invited the attend- environment you have to Division 16 Manager RTD's Operator of the Year ing RTD Board members, work in and the good Evelyn Frizielle presented for 1989, it was announced President Gordana Swan- customer relations you Warde with his Operator May 8 at a luncheon held at son, Vice-President Marvin work hard at making. of the Year patches. the New Otani Hotel in Holen, and Director Charles Thank you for all your hard All finalists were given Little Tokyo. Storing, along with depart- work, it makes my job gift certificates to employee Each finalist was ment directors and execu- easier." activities events and driven by bus from Head- tive staff, to meet the best quarters along with invited in her department. continued on page 4 . . . guests from each depart- Assistant General ment. The honorees were Manager for Operations Art distinguished from guests Leahy noted that among by the carnation bouton- the group of operators nieres given them by the selected for 1989, collec- Transportation Depart- tively they had only 4 ment. All the honorees missouts and 8 chargeable and finalists were driven to accidents. Based on these the luncheon by Division figures and other indica- 1 Operators Virginia Adams tors the operators were and Amadeo Montoya. the top one-third of one Director of Transporta- percent of the RTD driver tion Leilia Bailey acted as population. mistress of ceremonies by General Manager Alan welcoming the guests and Pegg remarked, "It's a introducing them to each pleasure to be in a roomful Following the announcement, Charles Warde was Operator of the month for of winners. You are our congratulated by his division manager, Evelyn Frizielle. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 4 Selected 1989 Operator of the Year plaques. Ms. Bailey concluded by recognizing the wives of all the operators and thanking them for the support they give their husbands from which the District benefits. This year's luncheon, an enormous success, was coordinated by Transportation Department Administrative Analyst Emile Martin. The honored guest, Charles Warde, a 62-year old grandfather, in 11 years has never been absent from the job, and in 13 years, he has never been late for work. He also received numerous letters of commendations from passengers and his man- At the conclusion of the luncheon, the RTD's elite force was presented to the audience. ager. Front row, from left to right: RTD Board Vice-President Marvin Holen, Division 1 Among his colleagues, Operator Manuel Guzman, Division 7 Operator Orlando Medrano, RTD Board President Warde is known as the man Gordana Swanson, Division 16 Operator of the Year Charles Warde, General Manager who cares for all his Alan Pegg, Division 10 Operator David M. Caudillo, Division 12 Operator Emiliano passengers, especially the Chavez, Division 16 Operator Jimmy Rayford, and RTD Board Director Charles Storing. disabled. One wheelchair- Back row, from left to right: Division 7 Operator Charles Bledsoe, Division 8 Operator bound patron remembers Marcial Nieto, Division 12 Operator Albert Johnson, Division 6 Operator Raymond C. Warde fondly as "the man Sellers, and Division 5 Operator Hilton Hackley. who displayed so much sensitivity and concern" when he had trouble making connections in buff, Warde generally and his wife, Sheila, are the Riverside. works the extra board. parents of four grown

A bowling and fishing Married for 32 years, he children.

Operator of the Year Charles Warde received more accolades from his general manager and director of transportation. From left to right: RTD Board President Gordana Swanson, Charles Warde, General Manager Alan Charles Warde was given a Pegg, and Director of certificate by the 1988 Transportation Leilia Operator of the Year, Bailey. Rogelio Chacon. JULY 1990 H EA DWAY 5 1784 Brings New Direction First Changes To Integrate and Structure in LA County Bus and Rail Made in June Transportation Changes to bus service de- "We decided to wait signed to make it easier until September to imple- Governor Deukmejian out the details of reorgani- for bus passengers to use ment the major changes to signed AB 1784 (sponsored zation, employees can be the new Blue Line light rail allow light rail riders ample by Assemblyman Richard sure of this: their jobs, service which opened this time to get accustomed to Katz) into law on May 16, their benefits, and our labor month took effect June 24. the rail service and its 1990. The bill took effect contracts will remain safe The first route and schedule," said General immediately. The new and untouched," said schedule changes affected Manager Alan Pegg. law is intended to provide General Manager Alan mostly cross-town, or east- All changes are the direction and struc- Pegg. The general man- west, bus service, requir- scheduled to be in place in ture for transportation in ager will issue reports ing minor route and June, 1991, when all 22 Los Angeles County for the periodically to inform schedule changes where Blue Line stations are new century. The law's employees of progress bus routes meet the Blue slated to be in operation provisions are as follows: achieved on the reorganiza- Line. between Los Angeles and • Permits some board tion plan. Employees with Twenty-four bus lines Long Beach. members to sit on both the questions are invited to were affected, with a total SCRTD and the LACTC call Government Relations of 52 lines ultimately to be continued on page 7 . . . Board of Directors. at extension 4346. modified when all changes • Requires joint meetings are in place by July, 1991. of both boards at least once each quarter and that the Mayor of Los Angeles and the live members of the Los Former A G M Rhine Passes Away Angeles County Board of Supervisors attend in Per- William J. Rhine, former funded rail, bus, and auto- ment of Transportation son. RTD Assistant General mated systems. Systems Center in Cam- • Requires that major Manager for Transit Sys- The Los Angeles native bridge, Massachusetts. He policy and fiscal items re- tems Development, passed also served as director of also spent 16 years in lated to the LACTC away May 26, 1990 of lung engineering for the Bay aerospace engineering. and the SCRTD be dis- cancer. He was 62. Area Rapid Transit Rhine is survived by his cussed at these meetings. He brought more than District (BART) in Oakland wife Rosella, three sons, • Requires the SCRTD 10 years of rail transit con- and ground systems two daughters, a stepson, and the LACTC to struction experience to manager for the Depart- and a brother and sister. develop a plan for RTD's Metro Ran subway reorganization of the two project in 1981 and directed agencies into a unified, the project through the comprehensive structure bulk of its construction which insures maximum phase. accountability to the people. Prior to his appoint- • Provides a deadline for ment as acting AGM in reorganization by directing August of 1987, Rhine that the reorganization was director of Systems plan be ready by January 1, Design and Analysis for the 1992. rail project. Before joining RTD, he "The RTD has been a was director of safety and model for other transit product qualification for the agencies in the nation due Urban Mass Transporta- to the efforts of its employ- tion Administration ees. The new organization (UMTA), where he was AGM William Rhine and his wife Rosella accepted a will need them to make it responsible for safety city's appreciation for a job well done from Mayor Tom work. While we hammer qualifications for all UMTA- Bradley in November 1989.

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Integration of Bus and Rail Schedules . . .continued from page 6 Metro Blue Line The following RTD bus effect in June. lines underwent minor Line 110 (Gage route or schedule changes Flower Avenue) operates regular on June 24: Station opening in June, 1991 route from Culver City to Compton Boulevard and Line 51 (Avalon Pico am. Rail Alignment Boulevard) was extended Gage Avenue, then south- Grand ward via Compton to north of Compton Boule- >: Station Location vard via Willowbrook San Pedro * Florence Avenue to serve Avenue to provide direct Washington Future Stations Florence Station, north- service to Compton Station ward via Holmes Avenue, and the nearby Compton P Stations with Parking resuming regular eastbound Transit Center near Palmer Vernon route to Bell Gardens via Street. Gage. Line 70 (Garvey Slauson Line 119 (108th Avenue) was re-routed to Map not to Scale Street) operates regular route from Manhattan provide service to Pico Effective June, 1990 Station. Service from El Florence Beach to 108th Street and Monte now operates regular Central Avenue, westbound route to llth Firestone then north on Central to and Hope streets, then 103rd Street to serve the south on Hope to Pico 103rd Street Station, south Boulevard and Pico Sta- 103rd St via Wilmington Avenue, tion, Figueroa Street, returning to regular route returning by regular route mperial to Lynwood via Santa Ana via Pico, Figueroa, and Boulevard. 12th Street through to the Line 124 (El Segundo Central Business District. Boulevard) now extended Line 78 (L.A.-South northward to Compton Transit Center and Comp- Arcadia via Las Tunas Compton Drive) ton Station. Service Line 79 (L.A.-Arcadia operates eastward via via Huntington Drive) Artesia regular route from El Line 378 (L.A.-South Segundo to Compton Boule- Arcadia via Las Tunas vard and Willowbrook Ave- Drive Limited) nue, then via Willowbrook Line 379 (L.A.-Arcadia to Compton Station and via Huntington Dr. Lim- Del Arno Transit Center. In addi- ited)-- tion, this line has been Service operates extended to serve Imperial regular westbound routes Station. Service to Imperial from San Gabriel Valley to Station operates regular Grand Avenue and 18th Wardlow eastbound route from El Street, then south via Segundo to 120th Street Grand to Grand Station, W il Iow and Wilmington Avenue, 21st Street, and Olive then via Wilmington, Street to regular route. Pacific Coast Highway Imperial Highway, and Willowbrook to Imperial Note: Grand Station was Anaheim not scheduled for opening Station. Service eastbound from the station resumes this month with the first Pacific 5th St part of the Blue Line r via Willowbrook, 119th System, but will open later Transit Mali eiist St Street, and regular route to this year. The bus route Compton. Stations opening in September, 1990 changes, however went into continued on page 13 . . .

JU LY 1990 HEADWAY 7 OMMENDATIONS

Electronic Communications Technician Marguerita Perez was chosen the Facilities Maintenance Employee of the Month for April. Her supervisor acknowledges her as a welcome addition to the South Park crew. Her previous experience with farebox field service repair methods is a valuable resource which has added to the stature of the group's reputation. During the noteworthy month, Ms. Perez performed difficult repairs on a second-call basis. These repairs involved both receiver vault problems and selective farebox failures. In one case, she used a Problem- clearing technique which successfully cleared a severely jammed cashbox. This particular technique had neuer been incorporated in the course of the depot's activities and had been overlooked until she brought it into practice. Her ingenuity resulted in a significant improvement in the District's farebox maintenance ability. Division 5's Doris E. Harris was selected Operator of the Month for April. Ms. Harris has been with the District since 1980. She has had only one avoidable accident in nearly ten years of service. Also, Operator Harris has neuer had a missout and has not been absent due to illness in nearly six years. She has accumulated the highest number of merits attainable--90, and has received numerous letters of commendation from the public and her division managers. She is currently working line 110, Huntington Park-Fox Hills. Her favorite is the 220 line because she likes the change of scenery. She says her most memorable experience was on the day after Halloween, back in 1981, when a passenger boarded in a complete gorilla suit and tried to scare her by beating on his chest. Ms. Harris replied by asking for the fare which caused the gorilla- person to break out in laughter. Originally, from Spring field, New Jersey, Ms. Harris spends much of her spare time running errands for her elderly neighbors and taking them shopping and to medical appointments. She also enjoys cooking, sewing, and playing with her grandson. Ms. Harris says she is very happy about her career with the RTD and enjoys meeting and serving all of the different people of Los Angeles. Her attitude toward her passengers, fellow employees, her love for people, and her defensive driving skills make her a true professional.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 8 Senior Planner Russ Wilson was selected Employee for the Winter Quarter of 1990 by the Scheduling and Operations Planning Department. Russ has been involved in special event planning dating from the 1984 Olympic Garnes. lt seems that Los Angeles is always having special events, visits from the Pope, parades, festivals, or marathons. Russ has been a key figure in the coordination of our bus service either to serve or detour around street closures caused by the events. Nights and weekends often see Russ out in the field to ensure a smooth operation. Whether at the UCLA games, at the Benefits Technician Andre Rosebowl, an environrnental Hanna was selected the fair, the Los Angeles Personnel Department Marathon, the Fiesta on Employee of the Quarter for Broadway, or the Nelson Winter 1990. Andre had Mandela visit, Russ has perfect attendance during spent countless hours of his the quarter, not to mention own time to the benefit of perfect attendance for the the District and our entire calendar year of patrons. Russ accepted his 1989. The first calendar plaque and a check from quarter of each year is the Assistant General Manager most popular time to retire; for Operations Art Leahy this creates a very dramatic (left), and Director of increase in the work load. Scheduling and Operations In a normal year, the Planning Steve Parry customized individual (right). counseling sessions which thoroughly explain all retirement options with the potential retiree, are divided up between several different retirement counseling professional; he performs individuals that work in sessions in this quarter, as his duties without the Benefits Section. 1990 well as processed all complaint and always keeps was not a normal year due retirement applications in the interests of the to many special projects in a timely manner. In employees he is serving in the Benefits Section, which addition, Andre processed mind. He continues to prevented all but the most about 300 retirement bring joy to the Personnel occasional support for estimates as well as Department when on Andre. Almost completing his usual duties special occasions he bakes singlehanded, Andre in an exemplary manner. one of his masterpieces for conducted over 80 Andre is the classic all to sample. continued 011 page 10 .. .

JULY 1990 H E A D W AY 9 ..Commendations continued from page 9

Ambrose Haie was chosen Telephone Information Operator of the Month for April. Ambrose has been with the District since October of 1985. He has established himself as a courteous and conscientious employee; a definite asset to the District as well as the Information Department. He was also chosen Operator of the Month for June 1986 and October 1987, Operator' of the Year in 1986 and runner-up for Operator of the Year in 1988. He is quite proficient in his job duties, receiving numerous commendations.

Supervising Accounts Receivable Clerk Rosa Garcia was named Employee of the Quarter by the Accounting & Fiscal Department. Rosa was hired on March 3, 1980. She has consistently performed in an outstanding manner, evidenced by several formal commendations on file. She was unanimously selected by her supervisors and peers as Employee of the Quarter for the exceptional contributions during the quarter. Her unit, the Accounts Receivable Section, was specially burdened during the period (lack of staffing resources, training needs, heavy clerical support requirements from the Accountants Section, etc.) and she handled all these demands in a truly outstanding manner. On top of this, during the extended absentes of the Accounting Manager's secretary, she helped out in a manner that the Manager could not haue done without.

JULY 1990 H E A DWAY 10 Property Maintainer Richard Harris was awarded the Stops and Zones Department Maintenance Employee of the 1990 Winter Quarter. During that period Mr. Harris performed at a level that did not go unnoticed as he was formally commended on two separate occasions. The first commendation he received was for his work on the light rail signage project. The second was a commendation from the PDCD resident engineer for the job he did on the Union Station Metro Rail signage project. Mr. Harris (left) was presented with a check and a plaque by his supervisor, Tom Kelso.

Vor Tay was selected the General Services Employee of the Month for April, 1990. Vor Tay has been with the District since 1983 and has been a consistent and dependable employee. Mr. Tay is responsible for the 1016 Ticket Office, Division 4, and has additional responsibilities in the Headquarters Building. His performance and attendance has exceeded all expectations and for this his supervisors commend him. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a $50 U.S. Savings Bond.

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JULY 1990 HEADWAY 11 Commendations continued from page 11

Harold Shepherd was selected by the General Services Department as Employee of the Month for May, 1990. Harold has been a Mopper-Waxer with the department since 1986. He is a well-liked employee among his co- workers and supervisors. He has a great disposition and a positive attitude toward his work. This is also supported by excellent attendance and performance records. He was presented with a certificate and a $50 U.S. Savings Bond by Supervisor Joe Coleman (left) and by Manager Brian Soto (right).

Bindery Operator Manny Alvarez was chosen the Print Shop's Employee of the Quarter for Winter 1990. Alvarez was presented a plaque of merit and a check from Superuisor Carl McKnight (left) and Printing Manager Al Moore (right).

JULY 1990 H EA DWAY 12 ... Integration of Bus and Rail Schedules continued front page 7 Line 125 (Rosecrans Los Angeles area to Olive District to facilitate rider Avenue) now extends Street and Pico Boulevard, access to and from Pico Sta- southward from Rosecrans then via Pico to Figueroa tion: and Willowbrook avenues Street to serve Pico Station. Line 427 (L.A.-Warner via Willowbrook to Palmer Service resumes eastbound Center-Canoga Park) Street serving Compton from the station via Line 442 (L.A.-Haw- Station and Compton Figueroa to 8th Street and thorne Express) Transit Center. Regular then follow regular routes Line 443 (L.A.-North route between El Segundo METRO to their terminus. West- Torrance-Redondo Beach- and La Mirada has not been bound trips follow regular Palos Verdes) changed. route from the Central Line 444 (L.A.-Tor- Line 127 (Compton Business District to Sixth rance-Rolling Hills-Rancho Boulevard-Bellflower serve Firestone and and Hope streets, then via Palos Verdes) Boulevard) eastbound from Imperial Stations. From Hope, llth, Flower, and Line 445 (L.A.-Alpine Carson operates regular USC Medical Center, 12th streets, returning to Village-San Pedro) route to Acacia Avenue and service operates regular regular route via Grand Line 446 (L.A.-Carson- Myrrh Street, then via route to Fir Avenue and Avenue to West L.A. Wilmington-San Pedro) Myrrh, Alameda Street, Firestone Boulevard, then The following lines Line 447 (L.A.-San Compton Boulevard, and west on Firestone to Maie that previously picked up or Pedro-Seventh Street) Willowbrook Avenue to Avenue to serve Firestone discharged passengers at Other changes affecting serve Compton Station Station, then via Maie to selected stops in the District services that link and Compton Transit 92nd Street, resuming downtown area will now with light rail service are Center. From the station, regular southbound route perform both functions at due out September 9. service resumes eastbound via Anzac Avenue to 119th all stops in the Los via Willowbrook to Comp- Street and Wilmington Angeles Central Business ton and regular route to Avenue. At 119th Street Downey. and Wilmington, service Line 128 (Compton- operates north on Alondra) is extended Wilmington, Imperial High- [FATIRTG northward from Compton way, south on Willowbrook Boulevard and Willow- to Imperial Station, resum- brook Avenue to serve ing regular route to El Compton Station and Segundo via 119th and Compton Transit Center 120th streets. via Willowbrook (East Line 427 (L.A.- Breazeal, Daniel, began Bus Operator on May 10, Roadway) to Palmer Warner Center-Canoga with the Districte on April 1990. Street. Regular route be- Park) From Canoga 21, 1980, retired as a tween Compton and La Mi- Park, operates eastbound Plumber on April 30, 1990. Hines, William R., began rada has not been affected. via regular route to 6th and with the District on May 6, Line 130 Artesia Flower streets, then south Blunt, Anthony, began 1967, retired as a Bus Boulevard) from Redondo Flower to Pico Boulevard with the District on June Operator on May 17, 1990. Beach operates regular and Pico Station, Figueroa 22, 1981, retired as a eastbound route to Street, llth Street, and Service Attendant on May Holland, Robert A., began Walnut and Acacia streets, Sentous Street. Service 10, 1990. with the District on Febru- then east on Walnut to westbound operates via ary 7, 1959, retired as Artesia Station roadway to Sentous, Pico, and regular Gebauer, Richard G., Director of Scheduling & serve Artesia Station. route to Canoga Park via began with the District on Operations Planning on Service to Fullerton resu- Figueroa. November 28, 1970, retired March 28, 1990. mes via Walnut to Acacia Line 434 (L.A.- as a Bus Operator on April Street and regular route to Malibu), Line 436 (L.A.- 30, 1990. Hyatt, Charles, began east terminus. Venice Boulevard), and with the District on March Line 254 (120th Line 439 (L.A.-Redondo Gentry, Floyd, began 15, 1976, retired as a Bus Street-Gage Avenue-Lorena Beach) operate regular with the District on Febru- Operator on May 2, 1990. Street) was rerouted to route eastbound from west ary 6, 1965, retired as a continued on page 15 . . . JULY 1990 HEADWAY 13 CHEDUL tor. ANGES Goldblatt, Elias, from Bus Full-Time Bus Operator. C§ Operator to Transit Opera- Martinez, Marcos, from tions Supervisor. Mechanic C to Mechanic B. Guidinger, Phil W., from McNeese, Rudolph, from Aguirre, Ricardo, from Cotton, Willie D., from Mechanic B to Mechanic A. Roving Janitor to Power Word Processor Operator to Mechanic C to Mechanic B. Hale, John J., from Bus Yard Sweeper. Research Assistant. Crabtree, Arthur L., Operator to Transit Opera- Mejia, Nehemias, from Aemmer, Jeffrey D., from from Rail Traction Power tions Supervisor. Property Maintainer B to Bus Operator to Transit Inspector to Rail Traction Haynes, Marion S., from Property Maintainer A. Operations Supervisor. Power Supervisor. Stock Clerk to Storekeeper. Menashe, Jack, from Ahumada, Gilberto P., Davis-Nesby, Lois Hernandez, Fernand() G., Transit Police Officer to from Part-Time Bus Cheng, from Bus Opera- from Bus Operator to Transit Police Investigator. Operator to Full-Time tor to Transit Opera- Transit Operations Super- Mitthell, Sidney I., from Bus Operator. tions Supervisor. visor. Stock Clerk to Storekeeper. Alarcon, Roman, from Dear, Marsha, from Typist Huizar, Yolanda G., from Nelson, Jean, from Bus Operator to Transit Clerk to General Clerk. Part-Time Bus Operator to Human Resources Assis- Operations Supervisor. Delgadillo, Robert, Full-Time Bus Operator. tant to Human Resources Aviles, James P., from from Transit Police Irvin, Kenneth L., from Analyst. Part-Time Bus Operator to Officer to Transit Police Payroll Specialist to Ngo, En T., from Mechanic Full-Time Bus Operator. Investigator. Supervising Cashier. B to Mechanic A. Barnes, Charles R., from Delgado, Letticia, from Jackson, Douglas, from Nguyen, David, from Mechanic B to Mechanic A. Transit Police Officer to Bus Operator to Transit Mechanic C to Mechanic B. Beckwith, Veronica D., Transit Police Investiga- Operations Supervisor. Olson-Bonk, Barbara L., from Part-Time Bus tor. Jefferson, Anthony L., from Senior Administrative Operator to Full-Time Douglass, Steven B., from from Bus Operator to Analyst to Human Re- Bus Operator. Part-Time Bus Operator to Transit Operations Super- sources Analyst. Benitez, Michael A., from Full-Time Bus Operator. visor. Perez, Yolanda, from Part-Time Bus Operator to Edwards, Ricky L., from Kane, Ronald S., from General Clerk to General Full-Time Bus Operator. Part-Time Bus Operator to Part-Time Bus Operator to Clerk I. Britt, Jennings E., from Full-Time Bus Operator. Full-Time Bus Operator. Peterson, Eric R., from Part-Time Bus Operator to Esfandiary, Farhang, Kawahara, Dean E., from Mechanic C to Mechanic B. Full-Time Bus Operator. from Part-Time Bus Mechanic C to Mechanic B. Ramirez, Albert, from Burks, Brenda T., from Operator to Full-Time Bus Keith, Sheila A., from Part-Time Bus Operator to Bus Operator to Transit Operator. Part-Time Bus Operator to Full-Time Bus Operator. Operations Supervisor. Felix, Gary, from Elec- Full-Time Bus Operator. Rank, Stephen A., from Camagay, Alfredo M., tronic Communication Lewis, Darryle, from Special Assistant to Transit from Storekeeper to Stock Technician to System Transit Police Officer to Operations Supervisor. Clerk. Electronic Communication Transit Police Investigator. Rauchfuss, Joseph, Cardiel, Edward F., from Technician. Little, Curley J., from Bus from Transit Police Mechanic C to Mechanic B. Fernando, Ramon R., Operator to Transit Opera- Officer to Transit Police Carlisle, Eric T., from Bus from Bus Operator to tions Supervisor. Investigator. Operator to Transit Opera- Transit Operations Super- Liwag, Mario R., from Rivera, Santos, from Part- tions Supervisor. visor. Part-Time Bus Operator to Time Bus Operator to Full- Carr, Elwood T., from Gaerlan, Maria, from Full-Time Bus Operator. Time Bus Operator. Part-Time Bus Operator to Word Processor Operator to Lonquich, Paul D., from Robinson, Donna L, from Full-Time Bus Operator. Prepaid Sales Aide. Human Resources Assis- Part-Time Bus Operator to Celestain, Sheila D., Galvan, Jorge A., from tant to Human Resources Full-Time Bus Operator. from Part-Time Bus Bus Operator to Transit Analyst. Saenz, Patricia L, from Operator to Full-Time Operations Supervisor. Luu, Wayne, from Me- Stock Clerk to Storekeeper. Bus Operator. Giannetti, Gianni, from chanic B to Mechanic A. Magana, Albino V., from Clay, Steve, from Me- Transit Police Officer to chanic C to Mechanic B. Transit Police Investiga- Part-Time Bus Operator to continued an page 15 . . .

JULY 1990 H EA D WAY 14 Sanchez, Edward E., Williams, Patricia A., Willis, James, Winston, Michael W., from Human Resources As- from Part-Time Bus from Transit Police Officer from Truck Driver/Clerk to sistant to Human Re- Operator to Full-Time to Transit Police Investiga- Stock Clerk. sources Analyst. Bus Operator. tor. Sao, Benjamin, from Part- Time Bus Operator to Full- Time Bus Operator. IN MEMORIAM Simbulan, Crisanto P., Alvarado, Romaldo, McGinnis, Martin H., with the District on July from Bus Operator to began with the District as a began with the District on 10, 1946 as a Utility, Transit Operations Super- Mechanic A on January 1, March 6, 1964 as a passed away on April 3, visor. 1985, passed away on May Equipment Foreman, 1990. Simpson, Mark, from 1, 1990. passed away on March 21, Mopper Waxer to Stock 1990. Worsham, Elbert L., began Clerk. Anderson, Albert D., with the District on May Smith, Philip, from began with the District on Malwain, Elsie M., began 29, 1926 as a Motorman Senior Transit Operations September 27, 1946 as a with the District on May then became an Operator, Supervisor to Assistant Utility A, passed away on 14, 1931 as Chief Clerk, passed away on May 22, Division Transportation May 4, 1990. passed away on April 30, 1990. Manager. 1990. Smithee, Duncan M., Caven, Robert J., began Shifting from Mechanic C to Me- with the District on August Ray, Carelton, began chanic B. 11, 1962 as a Bus Opera- with the District on Gears Soto, Jose A., from Me- tor, passed away on May 4, October 26, 1959 as a . . . continued from page 13 chanic C to Mechanic B. 1990. Bus Operator, passed away Moore, Felton, began Swann, Thomas F., from on April 9, 1990. with the District on Novem- Administrative Analyst to Cortez, Jesse Pedro, ber 10, 1962, retired as a Transit Operations began with the District on Rhine, Bill, began with Bus Operator on April 30, Supervisor. June 26, 1963 as a Bus the District on Feburary 23, 1990. Swinton, David, from Operator, passed away on 1981 as an Assistant Train Operator to Transit May 16, 1990. General Manager - Transit Mulder, Bernard, began Operations Supervisor. Systems Development, with the District on March Thomson, William, from Gibson, Harold J., began passed away on May 26, 24, 1976, retired as a Transit Police Officer to with the District on 1990. Mechanic A on March 1, Transit Police Investiga- Janaury 4, 1924 as a 1990. tor. Motorman than became a Roberts, Raymond A., Thomson-Jenkins, Bus Operator, passed away began with the District on Parker, David, began Belinda, from Transit on October 21, 1989. April 22, 1936 as an with the District on Febru- Police Officer to Transit Accounting Supervisor, ary 11, 1972, retired as a Police Investigator. Glaser, Diane E., began passed away on April 19, Bus Operator on May 1, Trejo, William, from with the District on Febru- 1990. 1990. Mechanic A to Mechanic A ary 5, 1979 as a Ticket Porter, Florine E., began Leader. Clerk, passed away on Rummage, Aaron H., with the District on October Walton, Michael H., from March 21, 1990. began with the District on 23, 1988, retired os a Senior Bus Operator to Transit February 15, 1964 as a Secretary on April 18, 1990. Operations Supervisor. Johnson Roland, began Property Maintainer A Wells, Donald L., from with the District on October Leader, passed away on Sundling, Phillip G., Mechanic C to Mechanic B. 1, 1946 as a Chief Clerk, April 27, 1990. began with the District on Williams, Andrianne M., passed away on May 15, October 2, 1971, retired as from Part-Time Bus 1990. Smith, Emerson T., a Bus Operator on April 2, Operator to Full-Time began with the District on 1990. Bus Operator. Lampe, William 0., April 2, 1959 as a Bus Williams, Cherri Y., began with the District on Operator, passed away on Woods, Ronald, began from Office Supervisor to February 20, 1976 as a April 5, 1990. with the District on March Transit Operations Security Guard I, passed 25, 1967, retired as a Bus Supervisor. away on April 11, 1990. Spillers, Daniel L., began Operator on May 4, 1990.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 15 Transit Police Honor Employees of The Year won the department's high formance the department marks for conducting would not have succeeded drug awareness training in recruiting more than 50 for supervisors throughout new officers in the past the District. year," said Chief Papa.

Investigator Nicholas Aldana was chosen the Police Officer Investigator Robert Delgadillo was named Officer for the of the Year for 1989 by the Transit Police Department. Second Half of 1989 by the Transit Police.

The Transit Police De- Aldana joined the depart- Investigator Robert Delga- Richard Witte was partment held an Awards ment in 1981. He was dillo was selected as the Po- named Security Guard of Luncheon to recognize its promoted to Investigator in lice Officer for the Second the Year for 1989. With outstanding employees for 1983. During the past year Half of 1989. Beginning the department as a the year 1989. General he has made a continuing his service with the Security Guard since 1983, Manager Alan Pegg and and important contribution department as a Security Witte just recently Transit Police Chief Sharon to the department both as Guard in 1986, by October switched hats and was Papa met with the employ- a fraud investigator and 1987 he graduated from promoted to Staff Aide. ees and their families to as rangemaster. "In se- the Police Academy and "Throughout his em- confer honors on those lecting Nick as Officer of joined the sworn ranks. ployment, Richard has been designated employees at the Year, we are recogniz- "Robert's story illus- diligent in performing all Frere Taix's restaurant in ing his hard work and trates how good sometimes his duties," said Chief Silver Lake on May 22. professionalism involved comes out of adversity," Papa. He often noted General Manager in the transition to the said Chief Papa. "Robert Problem areas and recom- Pegg declared those in the 9mm handgun--he person- was injured in an on-duty mended methods to room as "RTD's Finest," ally inspected each gun accident and then as- improve the security op- and expected them to rise and conducted orientation/ signed to light duty doing eration of the depart- to the challenges confront- qualification training for background investigations ment. "His willingness to ing the District as it all sworn personnel, and his performance has assist all department enters a new era of rail including shotgun training," been superb." He proved so activities did not go unno- transportation. He turned said Chief Papa. Many effective in tracking appli- ticed during the past year-- to Chief Papa and people, both within and cants through the recruit- and it was certainly acknowledged the fact that outside the department ing process that he was as- appreciated," she said. one of his best decisions have commended the signed full time to the Bu- was appointing her to her quality of the Transit reau and now schedules ap- John Davis was chosen present position. Police's 9mm Training Pro- plicants for all the testing, Security Guard of the Last Chosen as Police gram and Investigator Al- interviews, and processing Half of 1989. A member of Officer of the Year for 1989, dana's knowledge and pro- steps. "Without his dedica- Investigator Nicholas fessionalism. Aldana also tion and outstanding per- continued on page 17 . . . JULY 1990 HEADWAY 16 Transit Police Awards . continued from page 16 professionalism have been ees added to the depart- invaluable to the depart- ment in the second half of ment," she concluded. 1989, her workload Staff Aide Jo Ann increased and she had to Serrano was recognized as devote many additional Civilian Employee of the hours to processing new Last Half of 1989. Ms. employee paperwork and

Security Guard Richard Witte was chosen Security Guard of the Year for 1989. the department since 1983, Department in 1987. The Davis is a familiar and previous year was one friendly face to many distinguished by rapid throughout the District. changes. "Sara has been "He is always conscientious deeply involved in sup- in performing his assigned porting all the major Senior Secretary Sara E. Romero was selected the Civilian duties," said Chief Papa. activities of the year. Employee of the Year for 1989. "He is well-deserving of this Beginning with providing special recognition." In logistic and clerical Serrano began working for tracking of all the personnel the District in 1983 and activity. She did, and transferred to the depart- continues to do, a great ment in 1984, initially as a job and clearly deserves secretary. this special recognition," "As Personnel/Payroll said Chief Papa. Staff Aide, Jo Ann is a key General Manager member of the support Pegg personally thanked stall and you can be sure if each employee for his or someone's pay isn't right her contributions and she'll hear about it and presented plaques and quickly and cheerfully certificates along with Chief correct it," said Chief Papa. Papa. With over 30 new employ-

Security Guard John Davis was Security Guard for the Last Half of 1989. addition to his regular support for the peer review duties, Davis represents panel, she handled his fellow security officers virtually all the arrange- in the Teamsters union. ments and prepared Senior Secretary Sara transcripts of the E. Romero was singled out proceedings," said Chief as the Civilian Employee of Papa. "She has also pre- the Year for 1989. Ms. pared transcripts from Romero has been a District tapes of dozens of investiga- employee for 20 years, tions and throughout this Staff Aide Jo Ann Serrano was chosen the Civilian joining the Transit Police period her good humor and Employee of the Last Half of 1989.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 17 Thanks for Also, on Sunday, April 15, I observed one of your Your Support bus drivers to be courte- We would like to thank our ous and helpful not only to RTD friends and coworkers me but also to every for their expressions of passenger, young and old. sympathy, support, and This was on Line 117 from compassion toward us Lynwood to West Century OMMENDATIONS following the passing of Blvd. The driver was our beloved son, Marc Orlando Medrano. Boctor, 19, on May 4, 1990. Senteno, Edward I am writing to say that I Thanks for a Job A memorial scholarship Division 3210 appreciate very much the Well Done! fund has been established Blue, Theartis courtesy shown by the RTD in his name by the Haci- Division 3201 Bueno, Walter drivers on the lines that I Johnson, Willie enda La Puente Council Cuellar, Monica tried. Please also give my Sifuentes, Reymundo* Parent-Teacher Associa'tion. Kuehnl, Steven best regards to Mr. Thomas, Brenda If you desire to support this Lee, Scott Medrano for his helpful- Division 3203 fund kindly contact the Ross, Alphonso ness. council treasurer, Mrs. Best, Sharon Shorters, Jimmie* Thank you very much. Carroll, Quincy Susan Koba at 1612 Bork Division 3212 Avenue, Hacienda Heights, Essex, Charles Hoffman, Elton Wan Pong Seng Hicks, Preston* CA 91745. Mrs. Koba Knight, Nina 875 Bukit Timah Road could also be reached by Hunter, Kecia Monaghan, Patrick Republic of Singapore 1027 calling (818) 961-5365. Miranda, Daniel Division 3215 Al and Carmen Boctor Division 3205 Brown, Wanda Aparicio, Richard Crutchfield, David Holmes, Ruby Forrest, Elliott Howard, Adriene Hernandez, Reuben Dinner at 8 for Division 10 Hurston, Donald Le Gras, Mark promises "a good menu, a Jefferson, James Reeder, Andrew good time, and you..." Johnson, Mary Rousseve, Errol J. Sponsored by Anayas Lopez, Mark Division 3216 Salvadorean Restaurant at Martinez, Samuel Aleshire, Dale McCrary, Cynthia llth and Vermont St., Los Boles, John Angeles; Campbell's Fish Ridgway, Beverly Koenekamp, Herman Market and Diner at 745 E. Samuel, Xavier Loper, Tom Altadena Dr., Altadena; Division 3206 Division 3218 and Tiffany Cleaning Davis, Evelyn Brown, Sam Services at 1488 Fernando Homan, John Johnson, Hiram Ave., Upland; some pro- Ratleff, Sharon Taylor, Darnell Division 3207 ceeds from the evening Harrell, Tonita * Operator received more will go to the Inner City Lawton, Calvin than one commendation. Foundation for Excellence Mitchell, Dana in Education. Tickets are Resendez, David Dear RTD: on sale now for $35. Dinner Schneider, Thomas* I am a lst time visitor to Los will be promptly served at Valencia, Alvaro Angeles, and will be here 7:30 p.m. Entrees includes I Division 3208 only 6 days. On 2 days, a combination steak Ahumada, Guilberto tried Lines 117, 251, 30, li dinner with chicken or Division 10 Operators will Bryant, Kimberly and 40 to Los Angeles shrimp. strut their stuff at a black Williams, Benny downtown and observed The hotel is located right off those drivers to be polite tie affair held July 21 at Division 3209 Interstate 10 at Puente. the Hilton Hotel in Baldwin Bedford, Bennie and helpful to passengers, For information on purchas- and to me even when I Park. All are welcome to Huante, Felipe ing tickets call Earl Rollins transferred wrongly or did participate in this dinner, Jennings, Lloyd* at Division 10, extension not know the correct stop. show, and dance which Romero, Lionel 6210. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 18 Meet Your Benefits Section Staff

Inside the RTD Headquar- Ed Paull, Pension And ters Building on the second Benefits Manager fioor located in the Person- nel Department is a section comprised of individuals dedicated to seeing that you get your fair share of benefits and that you understand clearly what you've got coming to you. Often we don't think about our valuable benefits until some critical period in our lives and find ourselves scurrying around for the right person. We will try to Andre Hanna, Benefits Rudy Chairez, Benefits make that quest easier by Technician Clerk introducing you to the folks Ed handles many questions In addition to answering Rudy handles pension that handle the specific on retirement benefits lots of questions on inquiries, including missing benefit desks. After a including Pension retirement benefits, Andre pension checks, retiree proper introduction, you Reciprocity, and meets with prepares retirement benefit change of address can feel at ease about employees and their spouses estimates, pension refunds, processing; assists relatives calling a staff member with for retirement counseling. and retiree change of of deceased retirees, and a question you've been He also answers questions address processing. processes beneficiary meaning to get an answer on vacation, holidays, and Extension 7174 changes. to for quite some time. By sick time. Extension 7180 Extension 7173 matching the names with the faces you'll know who to talk to for whatever need (or who to complain to if something goes wrong).

Ruben Juarez, Benefits Gwen Keene, Office Ann Grauer, Benefits Clerk Supervisor Technician Ruben takes care of death Notary public, general Ann takes care of all Non- reports regarding active or information specialist Conract insurance needs, retired employees, and regarding District policies new enrollnzent and assists in beneficiary including vacation, holiday changes in coverage of life, Kathi Harper, Senior changes, and queries about and sick pay, and most health, and dental Human Resources Analyst additional life insurance importantly, computing insurance and flexible Kathi takes care of special including premium payroll information. spending accounts. projects on health, life, and collections for retiree life Extension 7184 Extension 7186 dental insurance, and insurance. Extension 7187 beneficiary inquiries. Extension 7185

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 19 A Tribute to Excellence Hispanics in Transit (HIT) lesson learned from the marked the celebrated Battle of Puebla fought Battle of Puebla fought on 128 years ago in Mexico is the 5th of May with a that just as it was the work dinner-dance titled "A of each individual in Tribute to Excellence" at soldier-to-soldier combat the Board of Realtors Audi- that made the differente in torium in San Gabriel. The allowing the Mexican side Fiesta, although based on a to prevail, so too do we all Mexican national holiday need to work together for commemorating the famous survival. "All of us have battle of May 5, 1862, is hard, tenacious work ahead truly a cross-cultural in the coming years. A new observance that welcomes era will open for the RTD people of all ethnic Back- and its employees as we grounds to celebrate the operate the Metro Blue struggle for freedom. Alan and Elizabeth Pegg (left) joined Ernesto and Beverly Line. Members of Hispan- HIT was formed last Fuentes for dinner at the HIT Cinco de Mayo celebration. ics in Transit will all play fall to promote the profes- key roles in the bus-rail sional development of RTD wife, Elizabeth; Controller on Cinco de Mayo to honor interface along the 22- Hispanic employees and Tom Rubin; RTD Director nine persons who have mile light rail corridor, the transportation inter- Larry Gonzalez; Assistant made significant contribu- which goes through ests of the Hispanic General Manager for tions of their talent, important passenger areas community at large. Its expertise, and hard work to where Spanish is spoken as goals include the establish- the betterment of public commonly as English," said ment of a scholarship fund transit. the general manager. for Hispanic youth and The nine honorees "I invite all of you to sponsorship of a school in included Assemblyman continue to provide the a predominately Hispanic Richard Polanco from the needed dedication to make area. 55th District; 1989 Opera- the Los Angeles and TOS Jose Romo, tor of the Year Rogelio southern California of elegantly attired in a classic Chacon; 1989 Transporta- tomorrow a better place for tuxedo, acted as master of tion Roadeo Champion of us," he concluded. ceremonies for the evening. Cresencio Rodriguez; Inspector General He was backed up by that Transportation Roadeo Ernesto Fuentes presented musical wizard and d.j., Finalist Alice M. Varela; each honoree with a plaque TOS Jesse Castorena. Maintenance Roadeo and a caricature drawn by a During the dinner, a Winners Javier Castro, local artist. TOS Ignacio Gonzalez Miguel Enriquez, Marco traditional fare of barba- entertained guests with his coa, rice, beans, and salad, Pedemonte, and their Honorees rendition of "Oldies but coach Orville Steenbock; guests were entertained by Goodies" at the Hispanics in the singers Ricardo Perez and Headway Editor Assemblyman Richard Transit Cinco de Mayo Mary Reyna. and Antoinette Gonzalez. fundraiser. Polanco, whose district Both singers gave highly "Hispanics account for covers the Northeastern Operations Art Leahy; professional performances a high percentage of the portion of Los Angeles, Director of Transportation which were quite enjoyable. total RTD work force. The received special recognition Leilia Bailey; Inspector TOS Ignacio Gonzalez sang RTD has one of the best and was represented by his General Ernesto V. Fuentes oldies, but goodies; and he records among government field representative, Keith and his wife, Beverly. was pretty good too. agencies in southern General Manager Pegg Malone. Polanco is a native Following the dinner California in that respect. of Los Angeles and has bid a "Buenas Noches a entertainment, Romo I am proud of that, and served the Hispanic todos" to commence his introduced special invited know you are, too," said community well in his remarks. He noted that it Pegg. guests including General many years of public was fitting that HIT gather Manager Alan Pegg and his Pegg noted that one continued on page 21 .. . JULY 1990 HEADWAY 20 On Cinco de Mayo immigrated to the U.S. in and trips to Texas. 1964. He has missed only Transportation Roadeo two days of work since Finalist Alice Varela was joining the District in the first female to place September 1978. He has an among the Roadeo final- unblemished work record ists and encourages other and has received numer- women to enter the ous letters of commenda- competition. She was born tion from management in Los Angeles and has and the riding public. He been with the District for is a line instructor and a four years. Alice is a single member of the joint labor- parent with 2 young sons, management committee at Joey, 9, and Anthony, 3, Division 12. He and his and another on the way. wife, Lourdes, and their She resides in Arcadia. A few members of the Hispanics in Transit steering three children live in Pico Maintenance Roadeo committee paused for a moment of refreshment during the Rivera. His hobbies include Winner Javier Castro was evening's festiuities. From left to right: TOS Cristobal sports and music. born in Peru and has been Medina, General Services Superintendent Anita Allen, and Transportation Roadeo with the District ten Administrative Analyst Maria Palomino. Winner Crescencio Ro- years. He is currently driguez (1989) won the title working as a Mechanic A in competition with over 30 at the CMF. In his spare finalists. His win marks time he is a professional him as the most skilled photographer and also driver among 5,000 drivers. enjoys water sports. He has been with the Maintenance Roadeo District for 22 years and Winner Miguel Enriquez still enjoys his work as an was born and raised in the operator. Crescencio and Los Angeles area, he is a his wife Julia have been graduate of Salesian High married for 36 years and School in East Los Angeles. have 6 children. Crescencio He has been a mechanic enjoys softball, camping, continued on page 22 . . .

Honorees Rogelio Chacon (left) and Crescencio Rodriguez admired the caricatures drawn of them that Inspector General Ernesto Fuentes presented to him. service. He worked as a semblyman Polanco has youth counselor with the introduced bills to improve Casa Maravilla Commu- the manner in which nity Center and as transit decisions are made executive director of the in Los Angeles County Maravilla Neighborhood and give smaller cities, Program. Assemblyman particularly Hispanic com- Polanco helped to create the munities, a voice in how East Side Association for transit tax dollars are over 500 boys to compete spent. He has been a in a sports program which leader in the fight to bring Mechanic A Javier Castro (left) expressed his thanks for reinforced the importance rail transit to his district. the recognition he received at HIT's Cinco de Mayo of education. Operator of the Year celebration. Inspector General Ernesto Fuentes holds the The past two sessions (1989) Rogelio Chacon is a plaque and caricature which Castro later received as a of the State Legislature, As- native of Mexico and remembrance of the evening. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 21 ... Tribute to Excellence . continued from page 21 for the past 15 years. He two children and is cur- currently holds the rently attending Pasadena position of Relief Leader at City College. His hobbies Division 10. Miguel is mar- include running and tennis. ried and has one child. Maintenance Roadeo His hobbies include running Coach Orville Steenbock is a and water sports. native of Kansas. He moved Maintenance Roadeo to Fontana with his family Winner Marco Pedemonte in 1974, at which time he

Mechanic A Marco Pedemonte proudly received his recognition rewards from Ernesto Fuentes.

include working an cars and members of the Hispanics camping. in Transit steering commit- Headway Editor Mary tee who planned and Reyna joined the District in coordinated the evening's 1983. With her background event: Chairperson Anita in journalism she was a Allen, Co-Chairperson natural for Headway editor. Ralph Carapia, Treasurer Mary is a native Texan. Stephanie Gonzalez, She has resided in Califor- Secretary Jose Molano, nia since 1975. Mary is a Nelson Bonilla, Jesse Cas- fourth-year law student at Transportation Roadeo Finalist Alice Varela was torena, Daniel Ibarra, Whittier College of Law. presented her plaque and caricature by Inspector General Cristobal Medina, Maria She is active in Comision Ernesto Fuentes and Master of Ceremonies Jose Romo. Palomino, Jose Romo, Tony Femenil de Los Angeles, Sandoval, Andre Soto, John the Woman's Law Student Teran, and Milo Victoria. Association, and the With the formalities Hispanic-American Law discharged, Jesse Cas- Students Association. torena, "The Entertainer," Following the last of took over and let his music the presentations, Mr. machine loose while the Fuentes recognized those guests danced until 1 a.m.

Mechanic A Miguel Enriquez was pretty pleased with his role in the 1989 Bus Maintenance Roadeo as Ernesto Fuentes reads off his list of accomplishments and Jose Romo prepares to present him with his plaque and caricature. was born in Lima, Peru was hired by the RTD. He and immigrated to the presently works as a United States in 1971. He Mechanic in the wheelchair Coach Orville Steenbock received a plaque from Ernesto started with the District in section at Division 10. He Fuentes for his aid to the Division 10 team in the 1989 1979 as a Service Atten- is married with three Bus Maintenance Roadeo. Steenbock was also presented dant. He was promoted to children and two grand- an award of recognition from the ATU by Union children. His hobbies Mechanic in 1984. He has Representative Tommy Elisaldez.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 22 They Are A Match Made in Blue Line Heaven

She's 25, 5 feet 5 inches wait to drive `him' around tall and weighs about 135 by myself," she says. pounds. Her partner is Soon she was aboard the much younger, quite tall at machine, participating in just under 12 feet and several short training fairly chunky, tipping the drills with experienced scales at 18 tons. drivers. It wasn't long But you may never find before she got the chance a more perfect match than to take her new partner out Julie Crawford and her new for a solo spin. "soulmate"--the big yellow "I look at the wagon shuttle wagon she has and I see excitement and learned to operate to help fun," she says, realizing the maintain RTD's Blue Line possibility of many years of system which opened this engineering ahead. "I see it month. as a big hunk of machinery The diminutive Ms. Dwarfed by the 36,000-pound light rail shuttle wagon is that can't even move Crawford is one person Julie Crawford, 25, a rail equipment maintenance graduate without me. It's a tre- assured of a fun day when of the District's Blue Line operator training course. Ms. mendous responsibility, but she clambers aboard the Crawford was the only female in a start-up dass of 21 one I gladly will accept each shuttle wagon, a $170,000 persons learning to operate the $170,000 piece of day." mountain of equipment machinery. The shuttle is equipped to run both on rail designed to move and join and surface streets. A Jarring together rail cars. Ms. Experience Crawford commands the weeks that includes 40 bus go by now, he says, Operating a bus on city wagon as if she has oper- hours of instruction on the `Momma, look at that streets can hold many ated it for a lifetime. shuttle wagon, Ms. train!' " surprises--including the "I was never in awe of Crawford says, "I enjoy Julie and David occasional pothole. You this giant from the very being part of the team. I Crawford both served in might think that potholes first day I laid my eyes on know I'm in a man's world, the Navy, where Julie are annoying but of it," she says. "I knew that and I feel very proud of was a communications relatively minor concern. given proper instruction myself." electrician for four years Sometimes that's the case. and training I could Initial suspicion from before joining the RTD in At other times the seem- `handle this,' and so far her more traditional mate, January. ingly harmless pothole can there have been no sur- her husband David, gave "I gained a whole lot become a contribution prises." way to genuine respect of experience while I was in factor in accidents. She will have one of when he saw the "car the service that I'm using If the pothole is of suffi- the most unusual jobs of mover" for the first time, here now in light rail-- cient size and depth, it can any railroader pushing Ms. Crawford says. experience in electronics, jar the steering wheel and and pulling 50-ton rail cars "He said to me, 'You're alarm systems, and com- make it difficult to control around the yard located just driving that thing? Wow! puters," she says. "Never the bus. Personal injuries north of Long Beach. As a I'm really proud of you, in my wildest dreams did I can also result from rail equipment mainte- honey.' " think I'd be operating one striking potholes, espe- nance specialist, Ms. Even the couple's 3- of these big Babies for cially if an operator's Crawford performs electri- year-old son, David Jr., has RTD's light rail. It's a fingers or thumbs are cal, mechanical, and joined in the family's welcome challenge." improperly placed on the electronic maintenance enthusiasm, despite a few When she applied for inside portion of the work on Blue Line rail mixed signals. "He's so the job, Ms. Crawford steering wheel. cars. crazy about the shuttle admitted she didn't know That's why it's so important Well aware that she wagon and the light rail what to expect until she for operators to report was the only female among cars in general," Ms. saw the shuttle wagon for potholes--or any other the 21 trainees taking the Crawford says, "that the first time. "I told my hazards--they feel pose a series of courses over 24 whenever he sees an RTD instructors that I couldn't danger to safe operations. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 23 CMF's Engine Production Line...

By Juan Hernandez, EMS

Engine Line Production at the Central Maintenance Facility for RTD involves the complete rebuild of powerplants for Neoplan and RTS coaches. This rebuild is one of the last steps in an involved process of removal and complete disassembly of the original failed engine. The assembly of such a complicated component as a Mechanic A Leadperson complete powerplant is Levon Futrell caps the the result of many hours of Mechanic A Valentin Villa fits an engine cylinder head at engine with a balance Station 4. weight cover at Station 2. intense labor. Mechanics assigned both to the Engine Production Line, and to the many support shops which remanufac- ture the necessary subas- semblies, are highly trained individuals. The Production Line, itself, consists of nine assembly stations followed by a com- prehensive testing station. Beginning with the most basic component, a Mechanic A Gene Kenning bare engine block, CMF inspects the crank shaft end mechanics begin a process play at Station 0. Mechanic A Takata which will reuse as many of Masamtsu installs an injector fuel rod at Station 5. the original components as possible, resulting in a cost-effective replacement for the powerplant. "Attention to detail" is the by-word on the Engine Production Line, a desired attribute in any manufacturing process, and absolutely necessary in the assembly of the hundreds of individual parts which must work in conjunction to ensure our coaches stay Mechanic A Lester Powell on the road. installs a cam shaft assembly at Station 1 at the Mechanic A Delphin Wong affixes the engine bell housing at Engine Production Line. Station 3. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 24 Ridesharing Can Be A Mickey Mouse Affair

RTD recently participated in a rideshare fair at Disney Studios in Burbank. RTD Marketing and Telephone Information staff met with many of Disney's employees and characters to encourage them to commute by bus.

Mechanics A Alfred Chan (left) and Glenn Johnson mount a transmission to the engine assembly at Stations 6 and 7.

Cel. W.tl Denoy Co. Helping the RTD staff get the word out were, besides Mickey Mouse and Goofy, from left to right: Ed Langer and Carolyn Kinkead from the RTD's Marketing Department, Nina De Concini from Disney Studios, Division 15 Operator Jose Bolano, and Denise Diggs from RTD Telephone Information.

Mechanic A James Evans at work installing the engine oil cooler at Station 8.

Ist ANNUM. 1990

Prelims: July 11-14 Finals: July 21 Mechanic A Roman Gonzalez "dynos" the engine and checks Santa Anita Race Track for leaks at Station 9 JULY 1990 HEADWAY 25 Letters to the Editor:

Dear Editor: people spread between a English/Spanish at key electronic information, I noticed in the last is- few stops coming out of areas directing passengers and undercover law sue of Headway recognition downtown, most of them to a new temporary route or enforcement, I am sure the of some of the employees bewildered, lost, and tired line. RTD passenger and opera- who participated in the Los with their children in tow. 3. Further enforce- tor will feel safer knowing Angeles Marathon. They were passed up by ment is needed on crime- there is still some sympa- I would like to submit, already overcrowded buses. plagued lines by having thy left in a large transit with pride, the results of Detours and re-routing 20 undercover agents ride company who claims they're my very good friend and co- added to their frustrations, the buses at peak and Tate devoted to the public as worker, Juan Marquez, a signs posted in English- night hours. does the RTD. mechanic at Div. 18. only didn't help most the of By providing visual Richard Lopez Marquez finished in 3 the Spanish-speaking-only communications, updated Division 3207 hours and 31 minutes. He majority. Most did not placed 2,214 out of 14,046 know where to go to catch total finishers, and was their bus home. Their Annual Downtown City Walk 364th of 1813 males in the departures lasted hours. age group of 35-39. He The intent of this came in 2091st out of letter is not to be overly 11,333 males. He also took critical but to learn from part in the Long Beach past mistakes and improve Marathon and posted a next year's events. better time. Here are a few sugges- I enjoy reading the tions I've listed to hopefully news contained in our help the RTD passenger: monthly issues. 1. Open an information Sincerely yours, center 24 hours a day, 365 Richard Lalla days a year using Silent Radio-type messages in Dear Editor: separate languages. Hook Cheers to everyone it up with Central involved in organizing the Communications for up-to- the-hour changes on "Miracle on Broadway" and Walking their way to health during the Annual Downtown canceled runs, detours, the Cinco de Mayo Parade City Walk were, from left to right, front row: Barbara accidents, delays, etc. in downtown Los Angeles. Olson, Angie Farias, Susie Hernandez, Ann Craver, Leila Passes and personal The public's response was Procopio, and Phil Mladinich. Back row, from left to right: type information can be immense. It must have Susan Pfieffer, Miriam Pereira, Luanna Urie, and Paul offered at regular business been very profitable. Lonquich. Human Resources Analyst Forrest Miller hours. This information Jeers to these same stopped long enough to snap their picture. "planners" who lured the center can also add Metro masses in and then didn't Rail information when A new annual event for walkers. Walkers collected care about their welfare available. It should be RTD employees began on various colored vouchers after it was over. located on Broadway or Hill May 16, 1990, the date and exchanged them for I am an operator for Streets with easy walk-in, designated as National blue ribbons after complet- RTD and I experienced the walk-out access. Employee Health and ing their walk. Some dog-eat-dog atmosphere set The Information Fitness Day. About 60 RTD employees ordered t-shirts by the people trying to get Center should be subsi- employees joined approxi- to commemorate this event. home after both of these dized through the city, mately 300 other city The t-shirts are decorated events. county, state, federal employees in a two-mile with the logos of the Lack of communica- funding not by raising walk which took place sponsoring organizations tions was where these fares. during lunch hour. Partici- including the District's logo. brilliant planners failed 2. Adding more buses pating organizations served Everyone enjoyed the besides a lack of con- for those few hours where at strategically placed Wellness Walk and is sciousness. There were they will be greatly tables offering water and looking forward to next literally thousands of needed. Posting signs in vouchers to the energetic year's event.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 26 Mini-Cholesterol Fairs Go to Divisions

REFINANCE or PURCHASE

The RTD brought a mini-health fair to employees at Division 15. FOR 15 YEARS AT: During May and June, the Special Assistant Program, Personnel Department provided a smoking demon- 6 3/4% FIXED G.P.M. followed up the very stration using a device popular cholesterol screen- borrowed from the Ameri- AND SAVE THOUSANDS ing program with mini- can Cancer Society which health fairs dedicated to showed the deposits left in OF DOLLARS. providing information on the lung by ONE cigarette. cholesterol. Two smokers quit on the ALSO Dr. Paul Lonquich, who spot after seeing how each handles the Medical Desk, puff from their own ciga- contacted clinics to provide rettes left a smear of MONEY IN 10 DAYS blood pressure tests as disgusting looking yellow- cholesterol can and does orange and gray deposits on $17,500 effect blood pressure, a cotton ball. particularly when arteries Luanna Urie brought 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE leading into the kidneys along a video on cholesterol become constricted. When and many handouts to help • NO APPRAISAL REQUIRED possible he was on hand to people choose lower-in- join in the fun. cholesterol sandwiches, • ALSO FOR RENTAL UNITS The Employee Assis- fast-food, and other food tance Program (EAP) items. She also handed out • NO PRE-PAYMENT PENALTY counselors were on hand to air-popped popcorn free of provide information on any fat, oil, Butter or stress control as stress and cholesterol. Everyone * RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE cholesterol are linked. EAP participating in the little counselors provided stress fairs enjoyed the hospitality SE HABLA ESPANOL temperature cards and and conviviality of the Office Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8:30-8:30 biofeedback machines to Divisions. enable employees to see Sat. 10:00-3:00 how they could control their CALL own, individual stress EAP EAGLE MORTGAGE BANKERS response. lt Works Miriam Pereira, a bus TEL. (818) 914-2796 operator from Division 3215 Call 1-800-221-0942 currently assigned to the

JULY 1990 H EADWAY 27 corridor area of the Blue provided by Southern Line. California Edison. COWABUNGA The promotion also Marketing and Com- featured a contest based munications Representative on the video storyline, Sherrie Wagner was offering more than 1,000 instrumental in obtaining DUDEN prizes to the lucky winners, the rights to use the Ninja with a grand prize of a trip Turtles at no cost to the to Hawaii. RTD, and was key in "While making and acquiring corporate dona- giving away a cartoon tions from Quality Foods character-based video may International (Boys Mar- seem unusual for a mar- kets), Sanwa Bank, and 7- NINJA TURTLES keting program, it ulti- Up. mately proved to be the "The idea of using the answer to several complex Turtles was the result of challenges we were facing attempting to find a Blue HELP INTRODUCE with the introduction of the Line spokesperson that Blue Line," says Tony would appeal to many Fortuno, director of Mar- audiences and was bilin- keting and Communica- gual," says Ms. Wagner. THE BLUE LINE tions. "KCOP-TV Channel "Basically, we had to 13 put us in contact with deliver a rather lengthy the licensing agents for message in two languages the Turtles and we were to a specific target audi- granted the rights to use ence along the corridor of them free as a public the Blue Line in a form service. This was before that would get people's the Ninja Turtles' feature attention, in order to gener- motion picture was ate a good deal of excite- released and became the ment and ridership for the number one grossing movie new system of rail trans- of the year. Now, I'm told, portation," says Fortuno. the rights to use the Turtles "And of course, we were are $10,000 a day." facing budget limitations." Once the Turtles Although producing were acquired, the Market- and giving away 100,000 ing staff was able to get Video director Richard Jackson sets up for a shot with two videos was a costly project, commitments from private of the Turtle actors in front of a Blue Line train. much of the expense was sector firms in exchange for defrayed by corporate by Jeff Ringsrud, Marketing With that story line, sponsorships, such as that & Communications the RTD Marketing Depart- continued on page 29 . . . Department ment and the real Ninja Turtles produced "Opera- The evil villain Gridlock is tion: Blue Line," a unique Employees from Telephone on the loose, preventing motivational video de- Information, who served as citizens from learning signed to create ridership extras in the filming of the about the new Los Angeles- for the Blue Line. Not only crowd scene posed with a to-Long Beach rail line. To does the 10-minute video few of the stars during a the rescue come those feature the hottest new break in the filming at the renowned heroes, the stars of the screen, but the Blue Line Del Arno Station. Teenage Mutant Ninja price is right--free. Pictured from left, are: Turtles, and crack televi- During the first week April Clark, Lola Gagner, sion newswoman April of July, a total of 100,000 Eleodora Cruz, Holly O'Neil, who defeat Gri- copies of the video were Lyons, Alonzo Williams, dlock and successfully distributed free by the Joyce Milas, and Huey-Ling launch the Blue Line. RTD to families in the Leung. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 28 While nearly all of the videotapes are being given to the public living in the Blue Line Corridor, the RTD retained a few for distribution to interested parties. Although the contributions from corpora- tions defrayed much of the cost of the videos, the District still incurred some costs. The limited number of tapes are being made available to other transit properties through the Marketing Department as a cost for $10. District employees who wish a copy, however, can get one through the Employee Activities office for just $5. The USC Trojan Marching Band volunteered to provide the mood music for a portion of "Operation: Blueline." 1111n311MIMMIIIIIn1111 exposure in the video. siastic help we received Special thanks are While the appearance from everyone at the RTD-- extended from the Market- Safe of the Turtles would assure especially with such an ing Department to Rich Equipment an audience for the video, unusual project as a Morton and Rail Equip- Promotions Manager Alice Teenage Mutant Ninja ment Maintenance; Danny Can Save Tolbert-Wiggins developed Turtle video," says Ortiz and the Transpor- a public tontest based on Goldsborough. tation Department; Lt. Ron Lives the information contained "We had to make Eutsey and the Transit by Robert Torres in the video. some difficult demands on Police; Brian Soto and The District strives to "More than 1,000 employees from various General Services; Elfriede maintain its Buses in a safe prizes from sources such as departments because of the Becker and Telephone In- condition. However, as AMTRAK, the Dodgers, schedule. Everyone came formation; and to all the with any type of mechanical and La Pizza Loca were through immediately and RTD people who made the equipment, problems can obtained," says Ms. Tolbert- enthusiastically." video possible. occur. This is why the Wiggins. required pre-trip safety "To enter, participants inspection by the operator had to answer three is so important. questions relating to the The pre-trip safety video. The questions aren't inspection is required by hard, but you have to watch California State law and the video to find the can result in the detection answers. Winners will be of equipment defects that announced in August." could potentially cause or Harry Goldsborough, contribute to an accident or marketing research special- ultimate injury. for ist, who served as project instance, rear door systems manager for the video must be in good operating says, "Because of budget condition in order to safely limitations we had to allow proper discharge of squeeze a two-week shoot- passengers. Headlights ing schedule into four days. Marketing Research Specialist Harry Goldsborough, left, and taillights must be "As a new employee discusses an upcorning scene with actress Lori Stewart, working so that the opera- of the District, I was very center, who portrayed heroine April O'Neil, and video tor can adequately see impressed with the enthu- producer Lynn Jackson. continued on page 44 . . . JULY 1990 H E A DWAY 29 A Day in the Life Division 12

Nestled along the crook of the Long Beach Freeway as it winds it way into downtown Long Beach, Division 12 occupies 5 acres at 970 W. Chester Place. Formerly, it was property of the Pacific Electric Railway Company and controlled photography by from the Sixth and Main Street Station in Los Ange- les, until the property was sold to the Metropolitan Mario Neri Coach Lines in October, 1953. Division 12 was officially opened as a division point on January 30, 1955, and known as Long Beach Division with control of outlying terminals at Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana for coach service and Watts for local rail service. In 1955, Division 12 had approximately 60 rail cars, 50 motor coaches, and 215 operators assigned. With the formation of the Transit Authority on March 3, 1958, the outside terminals at Fullerton and Santa Ana were transferred to the old Division 11. On August 15, 1958, the old Long Beach division was officially assigned as Division 12, its present identification with control of Newport Beach and Watts Terminals. By November of 1959, the Watts Local Rail Service was replaced by motor coaches and the terminal at Watts was abolished. During 1959, Division 12 operated 1,094,668 rail miles and 2,339,738 motor coach miles. A total of 3,434,406 service miles. On April 8, 1961, the last day of "Red Car" rail service; Division 12 was converted to a coach di- vision. At that time 85 coaches and 151 operators were assigned. Today. 257 operators work out of the division under the management of Eugene Hamil- ton. Forty-one mechanics, along with 26 service attendants, maintain 148 buses under the supervision of Maintenance Manager Jim Davis.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 30 Operator Louis Boykins greets sun-up at Division 12 with a doff of his hat and an adjustment of his mirror.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 31 Division 12 Transportation Manager Eugene Hamilton confers with TOS-Instructor Patricia Alexander. The train room at Division 12 at mid-morning has a less urgent and hurried look after early morning roll-out has come and gone.

The Train Room

32 JULY 1990 HEADWAY Operators Phung V. Dinh (left) and Khanh Trinh unwind from the day's Tun with a little ping-pong.

Operator Joe Avelino (left) and Bruce White (right) pay homage to the axiom: "Pride is Reflected in Appearance" by putting an the finishing touch that gives it the final luster.

JULY 1990 H EADWAY 33 Operator Bertha Harris (left) and Steno Rissa Harris show off their best sides.

Maintenance Manager Jim Davis (left) observes as Mechanic A Leadman Bruno Falcon (center) uses a torch to heat a bushing in order to fit into a slat support of an RTS. With them (right) is CMF Machinist Manuel Macias.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 34 Electronic Communications Technician Bob Slaughter troubleshoots the bus' electrical system.

Mechanic A Richard Milroy prepares his airgun for tightening the lug nuts an the rear tires of the bus.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 35 On lunch break at Maintenance, clockwise around the domino table are: Mechanic A Leadman Paul Harvel, Service Attendant Albert Guzman, Mechanic A Alberto Semadeni, Abe Esmailzadeh, Rudy Round, and James Ellery.

Service Attendant Quan Mai takes an a huge washing job--a bus tow truck.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 36 Mechanic A James Ellery checks out the radiator.

"It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it," says Mechanic A Albert Semadeni as he washes off a layer of grease.

JULY 1990 H E A DWAY 37

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor George Lau sends out a broadcast to maintenance staff all over the yard.

Mechanic A Jim Shelter (left) and Leadman John Conroy (right) team up to install a rear wheel well.

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Instructor Delores Isom (center) appeals to Leadman of the Body Shop, John Conroy (left), for help in hanging up signs in the Transportation Building. Conroy came highly recommended by Assistant Maintenance Manager Howard Shelter (right).

Mechanic A Keith Nelson prepares to return underneath the belly of the bus once he has found the proper tool.

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"Good Morning Division 12" is the wakeup call as Operators sign on with TOS Jack Hall (behind the counter), (in front of counter), from left to right: Kirk Davis and Alma Lucious.

Assistant Manager Jim Lukens (center) bids a good morning to TOS Jack Hall and operators signing on for early morning pull-out.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 40

Transit Police Officers stop to check in an the night shift maintenance workers. Leadlady Terry Owens chats a moment with Officer William Thompson while Service Attendant Leslie Davison pumps gas.

Operator Sara Cross likes to work the night shift. After 11 years with the RTD, she's decided it's a lot nicer not having to fight the heavy traffic.

JULY 1990 HEADWAY 41

Cinco de Mayo at the Divisions "Life is Eventful at Division 3," a reference to the fact that the division services so many venues in Los Angeles: Dodger Stadium, Santa Anita, the Sports Arena, and many more. The back of the t-shirt has their logo screened on it: "Unity and Friendship." The art depicts grasped hands of different colors. "All different nationalities

Welcome to Division 3's 1990 Cinco de Mayo Maria and David Flores help out in the kitchen preparing celebration. the carne asada and the enchiladas. Division 3 Divisions 3 and 15 decided to get a jump on Cinco de Mayo and celebrated Mexican Independence Day on May 4. Division 3's Unity and Friendship Committee started stoking the barbecue at 6 a.m. to prepare a menu of carne asada, cheese enchilada Operator Steve Morales casserole, rice, beans, and brought his daugher, salad. The traditional feast Jennifer, 2, along to listen was served from 10 a.m. to to Los Mariachis Perla 3 p.m. Tapatia. The chief chefs included work at Division 3," said Maria Flores, her husband Ms. Flores, "we intended to Bill Wilkison, left, and Mario Jaurequi, right, supervise the David, Bill Wilkison, and show how well we work charbroiling of the carne asada. lt was a beautiful day to Joanne Johnson. Servers together." spend with co-workers enjoying good food, fun, and music. were Tony Natividad, Jerry What would Cinco de Mayo Farias, and Pat De La be without music, especially Paz. "We really wanted to the sound of strings and Division 15 On the Sunday before do this as a means to boost brass? Division 3 did not by Susan Harvey Cinco de Mayo, the commit- morale since we spend so overlook this authentic On Friday, May 4, 1990, tee totally decorated the much of our day here," said taste of the Mexican Division 3215 celebrated whole division with Committee Chairperson tradition--entertainment our First Annual Cinco de streamers, balloons, and Maria Flores. The United was provided by Los Mayo Day, and it was an pinatas. On Friday they Transportation Union do- Mariachis Perla Tapatia. outstanding success. brought in fresh flowers nated $600 to defray costs Members of the commit- Operators Rosa Graciano and more balloons. The for food and supplies. "We tee included: David Flores, and Arlene Alvidrez division looked lovely! also got a lot of support Maria Flores, Bill planned the party and Music was provided by our from our manager, Mr. Wilkison, Joanne Johnson, helped to form the commit- own D.J., the exceptional Starks," said Ms. Flores. Patricia De La Paz, Carolyn tee. Those people on the Darryl Richardson. Salsa In addition to the food Proctor, Patricia Mayes- committee were: Kathy music combined with home- being sold, committee Stewart, Rose Mendoza, Overturf, Celia Deming, made salsa and guacamole. members sold t-shirts Robert De La Fuente, and Porfino Gomez, Eddie with Division 3's theme: Edith Villanueva. Lopez, Arlene, and Rosa. continued on page 43 . . . JULY 1990 HEADWAY 42 Cinco de Mayo continued from page 42

Music was provided by D. J. Darryl Richardson.

The exeptional Division 15 Cinco de Mayo committee x included, front row, from left to right: Rosa Graciano and Kit, Merrill Lynch Porfino Gomez. Second row, from left to right: Susan Harvey, Kathy Overturf, Celia Deming, Eddie Lopez, Arlene Alvidriz, and Harold Hollis. ARE YOU Over age 50? Interested in your Retirement Plan Options with the RTD?

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Parking Validation Available To Reserve a space or for more Information Enjoying the taste of Cinco de Mayo were, clockwise around the table: Kevin Jefferys, Alice Colantonio, Debby Call Roberta Mitchell, Financial Consultant Johnson, VO Supervisor Kathy Hunsinger, Jesus Diaz, (213) 236-2125 or (800) 937-0620 x 2125 and Bonifacio Horta. Porfino and Eddie handled Seminars are one hour in length, are held every second Monday of the month, and cover the important decisions you have to face regarding your retirement from the the Barbecue and the menu RTD. We strongly recommend that both you and your spouse attend. Please call included: tarne asada, ahead to reserve a space at the Seminar and for directions. The Seminar is free, rice, beans, fruit cup, there is no obligation. tamales, and tortillas. All the operators agreed it was the best Cinco de Mayo ever. Our thanks to a great Looking for Memorabilia

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Al Boctor helps Operator Safety Awards and Cap Please call or write: Roy Fizer, 1254 West 36th Rosa Graciano's daughter Badges from Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA get within striking distance Transit Lines, Metropolitan of the pinata. Transit Authority, and 90007. (213) 735-9145 JULY 1990 HEADWAY 43 Wanted: Serious Runners To all RTD employees, Beach are a few of the Manuel Duarte-Orive and designated areas we have in myself, Richard Lopez, mind for running. are interested in forming Workshops discussing diet, an organized running club, stretching, new products, open to all interested equipment discounts will persons. be available on a flexible Born to MIS Secretary Lynn Training for next year's schedule at a pre-deter- Ong and her husband, Ben marathon, March 3, 1991, mined location. Truong, a son, Jonathan, will begin in June. We hope to show up at next on April 6, 1990 in Running tips and tech- year's marathon with team Pasadena. Jonathan was 8 niques, including actual spirit, team colors, and lbs., 7-112 oz. and 21 timed and distance- strong finishing attitude. inches at birth. Here, young measured running, jogging, Please, serious inquiries Jonathan poses with his and walking will be held at only. mother and his sister, pre-set locations. Contact: Richard Lopez or Jennifer, 2. The Rose Bowl in Pasad- Manuel Duarte-Orive at ena, Griffith Park in Los Division 3207, public Born to the daughter of Division 3 Operator Samuel Angeles, Whittier Narrows phone numbers--(213)855- McCoy, Christine Lapetina, a granddaughter, Lauren in Whittier, San Gabri- 9383/855-9376/855-9377/or Austin, on May 18, 1990. Young Lauren weighed 8 lbs., elito Trail in Altadena, 855-9697. Do not call 15 oz. and was 20-112 inches long at birth. Operator Santa Monica to Redondo division dispatcher. McCoy has been with the RTD for 16 years. "She's a beautiful little granddaughter," said McCoy. "My wife Yvonne and I are very proud of her." Banuelos is Making Tracks in 1989, Banuelos was third in the 10K road rate (39:30) and third in the 5K (19:04) on the track. His personal best for the 5K is 18:11, and for the 10K is 37:59. Both were set in the 60 to 64 age group. In the last five years, Banuelos reports he's won "exactly 452 races with only 20 losses." Now that's a win- Born to Division 12 Operator Stephen Blanchard and his loss record we can all be wife, Becky, a 7 lb., 10 oz. baby boy, Spencer Mason, on proud of. December 9, 1989. Spencer was 20 inches long and is Retiree Larry Banuelos their first child. Spencer's grandmother, Linda takes third place at the Blanchard, is currently working as Acting Senior Instructor at Division 15. World Veterans Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Banuelos Safe Equipment Can Save Lives is a retired RTD mechanic. . . . continued from page 29 during the pre-trip which the Maintenance Retired Mechanic Larry inspection, maintenance Department is committed. Banuelos, 65, was listed as and be seen. Windshield personnel will need to So it really is a team one of the Runners of the wipers and defrosters correct the condition before effort; District employees Year for 1989 in Running must be in good working the bus is place in service. doing their best to ensure Times magazine. condition in order to safely With over 2,000 buses that safe and reliable At the World Veterans drive in inclement weather. pulling out each day, this equipment is always used Track and Field Champion- Should an operator can be quite a challeng- to provide safe and effi- ships in Eugene, Oregon find a safety related defect ing task, but it is one to cient service to our patrons. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 44 Recent Retirees „ Jim and Harriett Porter lunch. Thanks to Division 2 for a great barbecue and Division 4 Equipment the rod and reel. Thanks to Maintenance Supervisor Division 4 and their lovely Jim Porter and his wife, card and gift. Thanks to Utility B Harriett Porter, CMF for a great potluck both retired March 30, and the moneytree. And 1990. Jim had given 30 many thanks to Betty years of service and Mons, Mary Martinez, and Harriett had contributed 17 Mike Bujosa for the years. They sent this note wonderful video they put for publication: together with farewell greetings from all our good To all our many friends, friends. lt is something we Let us take this opportunity will treasure forever. to say many thanks for the Joining Division 10 Operator Ellis Wilson in celebrating wonderful send-off. Thanks Retirement is great! both his birthday and his retirement from the RTD an to Telecom and the lovely Jim and Harriett Porter April 1 were his wife and family. Front row, from left to right: Estella Wilson Blakely, Victor, Ellis, Laverne, and David. Back row, from left to right: Allyson Wilson McGee, Janet Wilson Woodberry, Christine Wilson Brown, Vida Wilson Scott, and Regina Wilson Matlock. Not pictured are sons Ronnie and Ellis, Jr. of his birth to the present, transportation industry and specifying his graduation signed scrolls. Mr. Grant from high school, his service presented him with a in the U.S. Army, his jacket from the UTU and migration to Los Angeles spoke of his professional after an honorable dis- and personal friendship charge, attending photogra- with Mr. Wilson. phy school, starting his Commendations signed own photography business, by Mayor Tom Bradley and his marriage to Laverne, Assemblywoman Maxine the birth of their children, Waters were presented to Jim and Harriet Porter are happy in their retirement. and their recognition as the Wilson by his daughters, Black family of the year in Estella Wilson Blakely and Ellis Wilson Wilson are the proud 1986 by the Coca Cola Janet Wilson Woodberry. April 1 was a special day parents of ten children, six Bottling Company and the A plaque of love and for Operator Ellis Wilson girls and four boys. Eight Boys Markets. admiration and a 15 x 6- filled with love, laughter, of their children were in Wilson worked for the foot card portraying Ellis and memories as he attendance. Greetings were RTD for 14 years mean- with his wife and children celebrated his retirement given by Regina Wilson while entrusting the through every imaginable from the RTD and his Matlock, the youngest of photography business to his phase of his life was birthday. the six daughters. The wife. presented to him by his Wilson was surprised invocation was made by Guest speakers paying youngest son David. and honored by his wife Victor Wilson, the third tribute to Wilson included Closing remarks were Laverne, his children, and oldest son. Director of Transportation made by Laverne Wilson approximately 100 family The mistress of ceremo- Leilia Bailey and UTU expressing appreciation to members and friends as nies was Jean Walker Local Chairman Archie friends for joining the they gathered to help McQueen, sister-in-law to Grant, Jr. family in celebration. The Wilson with his double Ellis. Mrs. McQueen gave Ms. Bailey presented family members danced to celebration at the Hacienda a brief but interesting Wilson with a plaque for his the tune of "Through the Hotel in El Segundo. characterization of Ellis years of distinguished Years" and were joined by Ellis and Laverne Wilson's life from the time service in the public their friends. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 45 Come Meet Your Fellow Retirees Dear Fellow RTD Retirees: would like to come early, DIRECTIONS Washington Blvd. turnoff, This is a cordial the Town Hall and the Perris then turn right on Tele- invitation inviting you and Aquatorium are always From north or south on graph Road, right on your spouse or friend to open by 10:30 a.m. SR215 go west on 4th Washington Blvd. and at come and enjoy a pleasant If you have any ques- Street (Hwy 74) and make a the 3rd traffic light, which reunion with some of your tions, please contact any of left on "A" Street and a is Commerce Way, turn fellow RTD retirees. those listed below. left on Mapes Road (the right to the Aquatorium. Monthly social meetings first street south of the Eastbound on the are held on the fourth museum parking lot) and a Santa Ana Fwy: Take Tuesday of each month at Bill McGee left along a private road to Washington Blvd. turnoff, noon in the Town Hall of Club President the "Town Hall." then west on Washington the Orange Empire Railway (Perris) Town Hall of Orange Blvd. and at the 2nd traffic Museum (Perris) and on 714-929-3598 Empire Railway Museum, light, which is Commerce the second Thursday of 2201 A Street, Perris, CA. Way, turn right to the each month at the City of Joseph Stephens Aquatorium. Commerce Aquatorium Club President Commerce Commerce Aquatorium, (Commerce) at noon. (Commerce) Westbound on the 2535 Commerce Way, City The main purpose of 818-284-7236 Santa Ana Fwy: Take of Commerce, CA. each club is to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment for RTD Employee's Son Receives Now It's Your retirees to meet and socialize. The meetings Scholarship the best engineering school Turn At Bat commence with a pot Juck Maintenance Supervisor I in the country and accepts lunch. Each couple is Juan Castro's son, Frank, a only 150 freshmen per year. The consultants and asked to bring enough hot senior at Don Bosco Tech- While at Bosco Tech, his engineers have had their food or dessert to Feed nical School in Rosemead, extra-curricular activities shot--now it's time for you themselves and one addi- received a $1,500 scholar- included Chess Club, to offer solutions for solving traffic problems. tional person (sometimes ship from the National Screen Printing Club, we have visitors) plus your Hispanic Scholar Awards Computer Club, National The public is invited to own utensils: plates, Program. Honor Society, and the suggest 90 different ideas knives, forks, spoons, etc. Castro was one of 500 school newspaper. to reduce traffic conges- The club will provide students to receive the Active in Boy Scouts tion and improve mobility. coffee and cups. Kitchen scholarship. He entered since the sixth grade, he Write down your facilities are available the Hispanic awards received the Ad Altare Dei suggestions and mail them enabling us to heat or competition when he took Award and recognition for to: reheat hot dishes. After the Preliminary Scholastic completing a 50-mile hike. Aptitude Test/National Currently, he participates "People Moving LA in lunch there is a discus- the 90s" sion of old, current, and Merit Scholarship qualify- in an amateur hockey ing test as a junior. league. P.O. Box 56329 new business. Sherman Oaks, CA Award selection was He plans a career in One dollar per person 91413 is collected at the entrance. based on grade point aver- electronics, but would also Half of the proceeds are age, test scores, personal like to visit Peru and For entries to be returned to some lucky qualities, and community Europe. "I want to visit the eligible for prizes they must members by means of a involvement. countries of my ancestors be post-marked no later ticket raffle, the other half Castro has been ac- and see how people live than August 23, 1990. The is used for club expenses. cepted to several universi- there," he said. "By 90 winners, whose ideas We look forward to ties, including the Univer- visiting these places I hope will be selected to be seeing you at one of our sity of Pennsylv ania, to enlarge my global potentially implemented, socials in the near future. UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC perspective. I think I will will be honored at an There is never any pres- Davis, Harvey Mudd, and be able to make better de- awards luncheon and will sure urging you to join the Cal Poly Pomona. He will cisions in life if I have a be presented with a transit club. Come and visit, then probably attend Harvey well-rounded view of the T-shirt and one RTD decide for yourself. If you Mudd, which he considers world." monthly pass. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 46 Our Children Are Fine and Doing Well

Daughter Asian/Pacific Heritage Contest Crowned Cinco Michael Montes Eric Calbo de Mayo Queen Children of two RTD Eric Calbo, son of MIS Lead employees were declared Data Processing Operator first- and second-place Herbert Calbo, won second winners in the city-wide place in the competition Denise Limon Asian/Pacific-American for a poster he created. Eric Heritage Week Annual is in kindergarten at the Poster and Essay Contest Calvary Lutheran School. held May 10-21 and were The parents of the presented their awards by winners were guests of the Eric Calbo, son of Data Mayor Tom Bradley at City Asian/Pacific American Processing Operator Herbert Hall on May 14. Heritage Committee at a Calbo, took second place Michael Zepeda Montes, dinner held at the honors for his poster in the son of Division 10 Operator Bonaventure Hotel on Asian1Pacific Heritage Michael Montes, won first May 18. Week competition. place in his division for his essay on Asian/Pacific Restaurant Review Americans in the 21st by Susan Harvey, Div. 15 big, thick filet mignon that Century. As first-place Asst. Manager winner, Michael received a we asked them to butter- Several operators have fly for us. certificate of merit from been kind enough to share All steaks are served Denise Limon, daughter of Assemblyman Willie Brown restaurants that they with a choice of potato, try Division 18 Operator Irma Jr., a $100 U.S. savings consider worth trying. I the baked potato. There Limon, was crowned Cinco bond, and 4 tickets to Sea would like to thank are some fish and chicken de Mayo Queen at Norwalk World. He is in the fifth Operator Mike Mestyanek dishes on the menu, but High School. grade and attends Sierra for recommending Damon's stick to the steaks. They Park School. Denise Limon, daughter of in Glendale. are good and they are Division 18 Operator Irma Damon's is a steak inexpensive. Limon, was crowned the house and that's what they Damon's Steak House 317 1990 Cinco de Mayo Queen do best. The decor is in N. Brand Blvd., Glendale at Norwalk High School. early Don the Beachcomber (818) 507-1510 A sophomore at Norwalk, with lots of fake Polynesian Operator Roger Flack Denise entered the competi- decorations around the and his wife recommended tion by selling tickets room and Mai Tai's as the a new restaurant--La Gon- through the MECHA house drink. dola, on Wilshire Blvd. organization with the The menu is very The restaurant is a small, proceeds going to fund simple, steaks. You have intimate, nicely decorated scholarships for seniors. top sirloin, New York, Italian restaurant. Denise raised $964. Alto- ground and tenderloin. All They bring fresh, hot gether the top five sellers the dinners come with a bread over as soon as you raised $2,024 for the club. large bowl of salad with are seated and the service Denise is grateful to all Michael Montes, son of the house dressing, which is excellent. The menu is a those who supported her by Division 10 Operator was very good. They toss la carte, however, the purchasing tickets. She Michael Montes, is the salad at the table. Be chicken, veal, and fish are extends a special thanks to presented with a certificate sure to order the garlic all served with fresh Sheriff Sherman Block for of merit by Mayor Bradley bread to go along with the vegetables and pasta. his generous contribution. and four tickets to Sea salad. The pasta is reasonably Denise is an active member World from Shamu for his The steaks are large priced and very good. Try of the Los Angeles County essay on the contributions and very good. We found the ravioli in vodka sauce. Sheriffs Explorers Program of Asian I Pacific Americans the tenderloin to be This is a very mild but in the city of Norwalk. in the 2lst Century. excellent. There was a continued on page 49 . . . JULY 1990 HEADWAY 47 The Heat Was Too Hot for the Bulls

Diane Talton, Sports Editor The first half was ex- tremely close with the Heat RTD Basketball season just nudging ahead 27-26 culminated with an exciting at the buzzer. The second final play-off game be- half, the Heat ignited and tween the defending went an to win by a champion Bulls of Division point margin 71-61. This was the second consecutive The Bulls were season that the defending undefeated in champions were toppled. The double eliminating the play-offs tournament started with four teams; the Heat, Bulls, The victorious Division 5 Heat. Front row, from left to when they met Bad Boys of the CMP, and right: Aaron Montgomery, Player-Coach Roland Haywood, the Heat. This Blazers, also of Division 5, Vernell Elgin, and Lorenzo Morrison. Second row, from rounding out the field. left to right: Charles Burke, Brian Flowers, Robert meant the un- The Bulls were unde- Hutcheson, Jimmy Daniels, Larry Chandler. feated in the play-offs when derdog Heat they met the Heat. This had to beat the meant the underdog Heat had to beat the Bulls two Bulls two games to capture the championship. The Heat games to rallied to the occasion and capture the walked away with the championship. championship. Congratulations to the guys at 5 and all the 6 and the Heat, newcom- participants in the Basket- ers from Division 5. ball league.

MVP for the Heat, #21 Jimmy Daniels slows down the game while being guarded by Clyde Brawley of the Bulls.

Division 6 Bulls look forward to next year. Front row, from left to right: Joe Munn, Ernest Love, Gene Freeman, Ronnie Scott, Karl Washington, and Tyrone Gillison. Coach Richard Wright of the Bulls discussed tactics for Second row, from left to right: Coach Richard Wright, an unsuccessful second half run. Karl Washington (right) Tyrone Richardson, Al Cromer, Clyde Brawley, and added his concerns. Johnny Hardwick. JULY 1990 HEADWAY 48 To

Your the statistics show that it is more calories than fat and allowing yourself the simply not working. Only their chronic dieting has freedom to eat it, you will Health 5% of all dieters will have made them lose a large eventually be able to be maintained their weight percentage of what helps satisfied with one serving loss at the end of one year. them keep trim. This yo-yo and feel no guilt! That's not too encouraging effect of deprivation and Walking is the easiest when you consider the regaining can harm the and safest exercise. Each average American diets 3-4 body. It is better to never Division has a one mile times annually. Here at have dieted at all than to course mapped out. After Headquarters these keep losing and regaining checking with your doctor, percentages do not apply, a the same 10-20 pounds. exercise at least three times number of people have done What Does Work... weekly for one-half hour or very well and maintained more. Exercise will make What does help lose by Paul Lonquich, M.D. their weight by going on the you burn more calories by and maintain weight is Why Chronic Dieting Weight Watchers program converting fat to muscle, held on Tuesday afternoon. healthy eating habits and raise your metabolic rate Doesn't Work food choices and a more Why Diets Don't Work... for up to one day, and burn Chronic dieting doesn't active lifestyle. Take a fresh calories related to the work. In fact, it can make People who diet often look at your daily Biet and activity. Exercise has been you gain weight. This is can lower their metabolism exercise - get rid of the idea shown to minimize depres- frustrating when you know enough to decrease their that a diet is something you sion and is essential for that obesity can cause or caloric needs. This can be endure for a month after success. aggravate heart disease, done in two ways: 1) a diet which you can go back to Watch your attitude. strokes, high blood pres- of less than 1000-1200 your old habits. Make short The scale does not measure sure, gallbladder disease, calories can actually cause and long term goals to success. Stop weighing arthritis, and diabetes. a starvation-like state and slowly change your lifestyle yourself, follow the healthy Rather than dieting, Force your body to conserve to include healthier food diet and get regular changes in food selections, calories. The body will cut choices and to be more exercise and you will find an exercise plan, and an back its caloric needs to active at work and play. your weight does not zoom "attitude adjustment" can survive. Therefore, you Look beyond cottage up. help you lose weight and won't lose more in the long cheese and discover the diet keep it off. Many of you are run on a 500 calorie diet that's best for your overall Restaurant Review probably thinking: "The than you would on one health. The healthiest diet continued from page 47. only place close to my stop- above 1000 calories. This is rieh in complex carbohy- tasty alternative to a heavy over serves nothing but starvation state can lower drates, fruits, vegetables, red sauce. The lasagna is greasy chili burgers and the metabolism for as much faber, and low fat dairy and excellent with lots of meat fries" or the "roach coach" as one year. 2) crash dieting protein. It's moderate in and cheese. that visits the Division only can change the body's meats, polyunsaturated The chicken and veal has funk food. composition. Let's say you fats, and cholesterol; and dishes are outstanding. One comedian said the lost 10 pounds in two it's low in saturated fat, The chicken is boneless root of the word diet is "to weeks. Most of that weight sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and prepared in a variety die." It conjures up the was water (5 pounds), some simple carbohydrates, of ways, too. Of the best dying urge to eat, and a life was fat (3 pounds) and the sodium, and cured meats. are chicken picatta with a filled with deprivation and rest was muscle (2 pounds). This "diet" is the most lemon and caper wine wilted celery sticks. The When the weight is re- important focus of success- sauce and the chicken with common phrase "going on a gained (as 95% do), it comes ful weight loss, but it also shallots and artichoke diet" gives you the feeling back in the form of fat and helps to know about hearts in a very light that it is something you water. Every future diet calories. A "calorie counter" cream sauce. start but are able to quit. can cycle this downward can help you select the best The prices are very rea- The thought of dieting trend of muscle loss until nutritional choices for the sonable and well worth it makes you hungry for foods the chronic dieter can least number of calories. for what you get. you had even forgotten change their percentage of Diet changes should be slow La Gondola about. Dieting may be the body fat over time from 25% and permanent. Don't avoid 6405 Wilshire Blvd. "in" social thing to do but to 35-40%. Muscle burns up any given food altogether-by (213) 855-2191 JULY 1990 HEADWAY 49 RECREATION Mobile Center Schedule WS Operates 9:00 A.M. until 2:15 P.M.

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Dodger and Angels Baseball Movies - AMC, Pacific Walk In, General, Manns, and Dodgers $7.50 Angels $8.50 Edwards $4.00 Pacific Drive In $4.50 July 8 Dodgers vs Pittsburgh - Helmet Day Amusement Parks 15 Angels vs Toronto - Old Timer's Garne 18 Angels vs Milwaukee - Squeeze Bottle Sea World Adults $15.75 25 Dodgers vs San Francisco Child $11.60 27 Dodgers vs Atlanta - Autographed Ball Day 29 Dodgers vs Atlanta - Sports Sock Day Universal Studios Adults $16.50 Children (3-11) $12.50 August 5 Angels vs Oakland - Photo Day Magic Mountain Adults $16.45 15 Angels vs New York Child (under 4 ft.) $11.00

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