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LYNWOOD N’ PERSPECTIVE
MONTHLY CITY NEWSLETTER
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUGUST - VOL.9 - ISSUE 8 - 2015
José Luis Solache
Mayor
America Castañeda
Kid Mayor of the Month of July
Maria T. Santillan-Beas
Mayor Pro Tem
Aide Castro
Council Member
Edwin Hernandez
Council Member
Salvador Alatorre
Council Member
Maria Quiñonez
City Clerk
Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzalez
City Treasurer
J. Arnoldo Beltrán
City Manager
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
PG. 2
A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY
PG. 2
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
PG. 3
SAVE WATER AT HOME
PG. 5
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
PG. 5
BACK SCHOOL SPECIALS
PG. 6
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
FEATURE
SEPT. 19
3RD ANNUAL MYLYNWOOD HEALTHY
CITIES 2015 5K/10K RUN/WALK
SANTA FE, SPRINGS
VOLVIENDO A LA ESCUELA MÁS SALUDABLE
Seems like summer will be here for a while, but nothing is going to
stop the 2015-16 school year from starting this month. While some school
districts still start in September like they did back in the day, in Lynwood and
in nearby cities, school this year starts in mid-August.
It’s back to school time and families everywhere are wrapping up
their summer vacations and getting back into work and school mode. In
Lynwood, school starts on August 20. Summer in our great City was short,
but sweet. We had a terrific lineup of events and activities this summer that
kept families busy and united. Events ranged from a giant Juneteenth Unity
Festival, our mega 4th of July Spectacular, a memorable Relay for Life, an
amazing night of Mariachi Under the Stars and not to mention the City’s
ongoing Farmers Market & Street Fair and Movies in the Park at Yvonne Burke/
Ham Park every Thursday through September. No one can ever say that the
summer of 2015 in Lynwood was boring.
The City of Lynwood’s priorities include the safety and well being
of its residents, along with being able to provide the vital services necessary
to keep it moving forward and full of energy, but among its priorities is to
keep residents active, involved, united and happy. When more than 70,000
residents call Lynwood home, vital services are important, as well as law
enforcement and fire services, but at the same time, the City and its officials
strive to keep Lynwood a Safe and Healthy Community. From the City’s Weight
Loss Challenge, to building the City’s first Linear Walking Park, to our Farmers
Market, the City works hard toward creating activities that not only keep
families active, but also serve as forms of encouragement for families to lead
healthier lifestyles.
With fall right around the corner, the City’s youth athletic programs
are starting to kick in to keep youth active after-school. The Lynwood Unified
School District, along with an array of entities throughout the City including
the Lynwood Senior Center, is also doing their part in keeping our community
healthy. Families can also participate in the upcoming MyLynwood Healthy
Cities 5K/10K Run&Walk on September 19, 2015 at Lynwood Park to continue
staying active in the fall months.
There’s no doubt about it, the City of Lynwood has become a vibrant,
progressive, safer and healthier community over the years and with a new
Safe and Healthy Communities General Plan Element in tow, the City’s future
is bright. If we want to keep it that way, we need to be involved, stay informed,
shop in Lynwood, conserve water and when we see something wrong, we
need to speak up. It may be back to school season, and days will get longer
and we will all get busier, but let’s not forget that we have to work together
to keep Lynwood a Safe and Healthy Community.
HONOR
CITY CALENDAR PREVIEW
GOING BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTHIER
Parece que el verano estará aquí por un buen rato, pero nada detendrá
el comienzo del año escolar 2015-16 este mes. Aunque algunos distritos escolares
comenzarán en septiembre como en el pasado, en Lynwood y en las ciudades de
los alrededores, la escuela comienza este año a mediados de agosto.
Es la hora de volver a la escuela y las familias de todas partes están
finalizando sus vacaciones de verano y volviendo al trabajo y a la escuela. En
Lynwood, la escuela comienza el 20 de agosto. El verano en nuestra gran Ciudad
fue corto pero dulce. Tuvimos un estupendo cronograma de eventos y actividades
este verano que mantuvo a las familias ocupadas y unidas. Los eventos incluyeron
un gigante Festival de la Unión Juneteenth, nuestro mega Espectáculo del 4 de
Julio, un inolvidable Relay for Life (Confiar en la Vida), una noche increíble de
Mariachi Bajo las Estrellas y no olvidemos el Mercado de Agricultores y Feria de
la Ciudad y las Películas en el Parque en Yvonne Burke/Ham que continúan todos
los jueves hasta el mes de septiembre. Nadie podrá decir que el verano de 2015
en Lynwood fue aburrido.
Las prioridades de la Ciudad de Lynwood incluyen la seguridad y el
bienestar de sus habitantes, junto con poder proporcionar los servicios vitales
necesarios para seguir avanzando y mantenerla llena de energía, pero entre
sus prioridades se encuentra mantener a los habitantes activos, participativos,
unidos y felices. Cuando más de 70,000 habitantes llaman casa a Lynwood,
los servicios vitales son importantes así como también los servicios de policías
y bomberos, pero al mismo tiempo, la Ciudad y sus funcionarios se esfuerzan
por hacer que Lynwood siga siendo una Comunidad Segura y Saludable. Desde
el Desafío de Pérdida de Peso de la Ciudad, a la construcción del primer Linear
Walking Park de la Ciudad, y a nuestro Mercado de Agricultores, la Ciudad trabaja
duro para generar actividades que no solo mantengan activas a las familias sino
que también sirvan como formas de incentivar a las familias a llevar un estilo de
vida más saludable.
Con la proximidad del otoño, los programas de deporte para jóvenes
de la Ciudad están comenzando para mantener a los jóvenes activos después de
la escuela. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Lynwood, junto con una variedad de
entidades de la Ciudad incluyendo el Centro para Mayores de Lynwood, también
está haciendo su parte para mantener a nuestra comunidad saludable. Las
familias también pueden participar en la próxima Maratón/Caminata de 5K-10K
“My Lynwood Healthy Cities” el 19 de septiembre de 2015 en Lynwood Park para
seguir en actividad en los meses de otoño.
No hay ninguna duda, la Ciudad de Lynwood se ha vuelto una comunidad
vibrante, progresiva, más segura y saludable con el correr de los años y con un
Plan General de Comunidades Seguras y Saludables, el futuro de la Ciudad es
prometedor. Si queremos que siga siendo así, necesitamos participar, estar
informados, comprar en Lynwood, ahorrar agua y, cuando vemos algo que no
está bien, necesitamos decirlo. Puede que sea la temporada de volver a la escuela
y los días serán más largos y estaremos más ocupados, pero no nos olvidemos
que tenemos que trabajar juntos para que Lynwood siga siendo una Comunidad
Segura y Saludable.
KID MAYOR FOR JULY IS AMERICA
NIÑA ALCALDE ES AMÉRICA
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect for
America Castaneda to have been selected as the City
of Lynwood’s Kid Mayor for the patriotic month of July.
Not only is this 12 year old on her way to Hosler Middle
School, but she’s also on her way to the White House,
according to her mother.
“I named her America because my mother’s
intuition told me she’s going to be someone great in this nation,” said Jessica Castaneda,
her mom. “Her being named Kid Mayor for the City of Lynwood is just the beginning.
America is smart, dedicated and very responsible. She deserves this opportunity and
more.” Serving as Kid Mayor has instilled in America a greater sense of community.
“Being Kid Mayor has been a really cool experience. I’ve been doing research on what
it takes to be an elected officials and it seems like it’s a lot of work, but I want to do it,
especially if I’m going to be helping people. That’s my calling, I just know it.”
The Kid Mayor Program gives 12 star Lynwood Unified School District students
the opportunity to serve as the junior Mayor of the City for an entire month. One Kid
Mayor is nominated every month by each of the school district’s 12 elementary school’s
teachers.
America was presented with a proclamation, name plaque, badge and a $400
Scholarship. American is the youngest of five children. She has a brother at UCLA and
a sister at UC Berkeley – both of whom graduated from Lynwood schools. With her
scholarship seed money, America plans to follow in her sibling’s footsteps. She said
she knows this is just the beginning. She said she promises not to let the Lynwood City
Council or her teachers down.
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El momento no podía haber sido más perfecto para América Castañeda
por haber sido seleccionado como la Niña Alcalde de la Ciudad de Lynwood
durante el mes patriótico de julio. No sólamente esta América, de 12 años, en su
camino a la escuela secundaria Hosler pero ella también está en su camino a la
Casa Blanca, dijo su madre.
“Le puse el nombré de América porque la intuición de madre me dijo
que ella va ser alguien grande en este pais,” dijo Jessica Castañeda, su mamá.
“En ser nombrada a Niña Alcalde de la Ciudad de Lynwood es sólo el comienzo.
América es inteligente, dedicada y muy responsable. Merece esta oportunidad y
más”.
Servir como Niña Alcalde ha infundido en América un mayor sentido
de comunidad. “Ser la Niña Alcalde ha sido una experiencia genial. Yo me la pasa
haciendo investigaciones sobre lo que se necesita para ser una funcionaria electa
y reconosco que es mucho trabajo, pero quiero hacerlo, especialmente si se trata
de ayudar a la gente. Es mi vocación, yo lo sé”.
El Programa del Niño Alcalde de la Ciudad de Lynwood selecciona 12
estudiantes brillantes del Distrito Escolar de Lynwood para servir como alcalde
menor de la ciudad para un mes entero. Un Niño Alcalde es nominado cada mes
por los maestros de cada una de las 12 escuelas primarias del distrito.
América se presentó con una proclamación, una placa de nombre,
insignia y una beca de $400. América es la más joven de cinco niños en su
familia. Ella tiene un hermano en UCLA y una hermana en UC Berkeley – ambos
graduaron de escuelas de Lynwood. Con su beca, América planea seguir los pasos
de sus hermanos. Ella dijo que ella sabe que esto es sólo el comienzo y promete
que no defraudará al Consejo de la Ciudad de Lynwood o a sus maestros.
CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2015 | ISSUE 8 | VOL. 9 | PAGE 1
LYNWOOD
AGENDA
COUNCIL BRIEFS
City Council Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chambers
Open to the Public
NOTICE
LYNWOOD: A SAFE AND
HEALTHY COMMUNITY
The City of Lynwood is developing a Safe and Healthy
Communities General Plan Element, funded through a grant
from the Southern California Association of Governments.
As part of this process, the City of Lynwood is hosting two
community workshops to hear about resident priorities for
health and safety.
The first community workshop was held on June
24th at Bateman Hall where participants shared their vision
for a safe and healthy Lynwood and discussed current health
and safety issues in the community. A second community
workshop will be held in the fall to gather community input
and what policies and programs best address the community’s
vision and needs. The date for the second workshop will be
announced in the Lynwood ‘N Perspective and on the project
website www.healthylynwood.org.
Attendees of the first workshop heard a presentation
that provided an overview of the Safe and Healthy
Communities General Plan Element process, the connection
between community planning, health and safety, and
summarized the City’s current health and safety conditions
through maps and data. Attendees were asked to think about
any physical, social and/or economic aspects of Lynwood
that influence them and their community’s health and safety
either negatively or positively. No idea was too big or too
small, or too crazy or too boring. Attendees also made an
array of suggestions to make Lynwood a safer and healthier
community including: Affordable housing, less overcrowding,
active business corridors, larger retailers, fewer liquor stores,
more restaurants, jobs, educational trainings, economic
development, a movie theater, more parks, relaxation areas,
community gardens, bicycle lanes, safer streets, no gangs, no
motels, clean water, less pollution, trash removal, a homeless
shelter, more exercising activities, youth spaces, bully-free
schools, more afterschool programs, and more transparency
at the City level. Attendees all agreed that they would like
Lynwood to be a City where families of all income levels could
thrive.
City officials want residents to know that all of these
ideas are being taken seriously. Over the last couple of years,
as part of the state-wide Healthy Cities Initiative, the City
of Lynwood has been implementing an array of events and
activities that encourage Lynwood families to lead healthier
and more active lifestyles. From the City’s annual Weight Loss
Challenge, to the MyLynwood Healthy Cities 5K/10L Run&Walk,
to its Farmers Market – the City and its officials strive to keep
Lynwood active. Healthier eateries are also being established
throughout the community. While there is still a long way to
go to make this City everyone’s ideal City, everyone’s input is
vital in formulating the new Safe and Healthy Communities
General Plan Element.
To provide your input, please participate in a
35-question survey that is being provided to residents.
The survey is available online at:
English:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HealthyLynwood
Spanish:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lynwoodSaludable
Everyone who works and lives in the City of Lynwood should
complete the survey. This information will help the City
create policies and programs and apply for grants. For more
information, please call Bruno Naulls, Sr. at (310) 603-0220
Ext. 253.
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La Ciudad de Lynwood está desarrollando un Plan
General de Comunidades Seguras y Saludables, financiado
mediante un subsidio de Asociación de Gobiernos de California
del Sur (SCAG). Como parte de este proceso, la Ciudad de
Lynwood celebrará dos talleres comunitarios para escuchar las
prioridades de los habitantes sobre salud y seguridad.
El primer taller comunitario se celebró el 24 de junio
en Bateman Hall, en donde los participantes compartieron
su visión de un Lynwood seguro y saludable y discutieron los
problemas actuales de salud y seguridad en la comunidad.
Se celebrará un segundo taller comunitario en el otoño para
obtener las opiniones de la comunidad y determinar qué
políticas y programas se adecuan mejor a la visión y a las
necesidades de la comunidad. La fecha del segundo taller será
anunciada en Lynwood ‘N Perspective y en el sitio web del
proyecto www.healthylynwood.org.
Las personas que asistieron al primer taller escucharon
una presentación que mostraba los aspectos principales
del proceso del Plan General de Comunidades Seguras y
Saludables, la conexión entre la planificación comunitaria,
salud y seguridad, y que resumía las condiciones actuales de
salud y seguridad de la Ciudad mediante mapas y datos. Se
les pidió a los asistentes que piensen sobre cualquier aspecto
físico, social y/o económico de Lynwood que influye en ellos y
en la salud y seguridad de su comunidad, de forma negativa
o positiva. Ninguna idea fue demasiado grande o pequeña,
ni demasiado loca o aburrida. Los asistentes también dieron
varias sugerencias para que Lynwood sea una comunidad más
segura y saludable, como por ejemplo: Viviendas a precios
razonables, menos superpoblación, corredores comerciales
activos, minoristas de mayor tamaño, menos tiendas de
bebidas alcohólicas, más restaurantes, puestos de trabajo,
capacitaciones educativas, desarrollo económico, un cine, más
parques, áreas de relajación, jardines comunitarios, carriles
para bicicletas, calles más seguras, ninguna pandilla, ningún
motel, agua limpia, menos contaminación, eliminación de
basura, un refugio para personas sin techo, más actividades
de ejercicio, espacios para jóvenes, escuelas libres de acoso
escolar, más programas extracurriculares y más transparencia
a nivel de la Ciudad. Las personas que asistieron estuvieron
todas de acuerdo en que les gustaría que Lynwood fuese una
Ciudad en la que las familias de todos los niveles de ingreso
puedan prosperar.
Los funcionarios de la ciudad quieren que los
habitantes sepan que todas estas ideas se toman en serio.
En los últimos años, como parte de la Iniciativa de Ciudades
Saludables a nivel estatal, la Ciudad de Lynwood ha ido
implementando una variedad de eventos y actividades que
incentivan a las familias de Lynwood llevar estilos de vida
más saludables y activos. Desde el Desafío de Pérdida de
Peso anual de la Ciudad, a la Maratón/Caminata de 5K-10K
“My Lynwood Healthy Cities”, y el Mercado de Agricultores, la
Ciudad y sus funcionarios se esfuerzan por mantener activa a
Lynwood. También se están estableciendo lugares de comida
más saludables en toda la comunidad. Aunque todavía queda
un largo camino para que esta Ciudad se vuelva la Ciudad ideal
de cada uno, las opiniones de todos son vitales para formular
el nuevo Plan General de Comunidades Seguras y Saludables.
Para brindar su opinión, participe en una encuesta de
35 preguntas que se les entrega a los habitantes.
La encuesta está disponible en línea en:
Inglés:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HealthyLynwood
Español:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lynwoodSaludable
Todos los que trabajen y residan en la Ciudad de Lynwood
deben completar la encuesta. Esta información ayudará a la
Ciudad a elaborar políticas y programas y solicitar subsidios.
Para más información, llame a Bruno Naulls, Sr. al (310) 6030220 Ext. 253.
June 2, 2015 Meeting:
• Approved the Publication of Notice of Unclaimed Refundable
Deposits and Transfer of Unclaimed Funds to the Miscellaneous
Revenue Account
• Approved the Plans, Contract Documents and Working Details
for the Los Flores Boulevard Improvement Project, and
Authorized the Solicitation of Bids for Street Reconstruction
• Approved the “Say No to Illegal Fireworks” Campaign for 2015
• Approved the Schematic Design for the New Annex Building at
City Hall
• Approved three General Election Resolutions: 1) Calling for the
Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
November 3, 2015; 2) Requesting that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles Consolidate a General Municipal
Election to be Held on November 3, 2015 with the Statewide
General Election to be Held on that Date; and 3) Adopted
Regulations for Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the
Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
• Tabled a License Agreement Between the City of Lynwood
and St. Francis Medical Center for the Use of the City-Owned
Parking Facility and Spaces for a One-Year Term (June 1, 2015
to May 31, 2016)
June 16, 2015 Special Meeting:
• Approved the Allocation of Funds Under the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services
• Postponed Giving Direction to the City Manager to Negotiate a
Contract with HDL for Business License Services
• No Action was Taken on Making Adjustments and Staffing/
Classification Changes for the Fiscal Year 15-16 Budget
• Approved Five 4th of July Street Closure Requests from Block
Watch Captains for Cornish Avenue, Cortland Street, Palm
Avenue, Sampson Avenue and Platt Avenue
• Approved the License Agreement Between the City of Lynwood
and St. Francis Medical Center for the Use of the City-Owned
Parking Facility and 100 City-Owned Parking Spaces for a OneYear Term (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016) Subject to Termination
Upon the Transfer of Ownership of St. Francis Medical Center
Asemblea del 2 de junio de 2015:
• Se aprobo la publicación de un aviso de depositos reembolsables
no reclamados y la transferencia de los fondos no reclamados a
la cuenta de ingresos miscelaneos
• Se adoptaron los planos, documentos de contractor y detalles
de trabajo para el proyecto de mejorar la Calle Los Flores, y se
autorizo al personal de ingenieria del departamento de obras
publicas a solicitar ofertas para la reconstrucción de la calle
• Se aprobo la campaña recomendada “Digamos NO a los Fuegos
Artificiales Ilegales”
• Se aprobo el diseño esquematico para el nuevo edificio Anexo
de la Ciudad
• Se aprobaron tres resoluciónes para las elecciónes generales
del municipio: 1) Que la realización de elecciónes generales
del municipio se lleven acabo el martes, 3 de noviembre de
2015 para la elección de determinados funcionarios; 2) Que se
solicité a la junta de supervisores del condado de Los Angeles
que se combinen las elecciónes generales municipales a
realizarse el martes, 3 de noviembre de 2015 con las elecciónes
generales del estado que se llevaran a cabo en la misma fecha;
y 3) Que se adopten las reglamentaciónes para candidatos de
puestos publicos en lo que respecto a sus declaraciónes, que
se entregan a los votantes en la elección que se realizara el
martes, 3 de noviembre de 2015
• No se autorizo por el momento el acuerdo de licencia con St.
Francis Medical Center para el uso del estaciónamiento y los
espacios que pertenecen a la ciudad por un plazo de un año (1
de junio de 2015 al 31 de mayo de 2016)
Asemblea Especial del 16 de junio de 2015:
• El municipio aprobo la asignación de fondos de los subsides de
asistencia de la justicia, Edward Byrne Memorial para servicios
de aplicación de la ley complementarios
• El municipio no aprobo por el momento autorización para el
administrador de la ciudad a negociar un contrato con HDL para
servicios de licencias comerciales
• No se aprobaron los ajustes y cambios en el personal/
clasificacion para el presupuesto del año fiscal 15-16
• Se aprobaron las solicitudes de cierre de calles para el 4 de julio
de 2015 efectuadas por los capitanes de Block Watch para las
celebraciónes del 4 de julio de los grupos de Block Watch en las
calles: Cornish Avenue, Cortland Street, Palm Avenue, Sampson
Avenue y Platt Avenue
• Se aprobo una extension del acuerdo de licencia con St. Francis
Medical Center para el uso de 100 espacios de estaciónamiento
que pertenecen a la ciudad por un plazo de un ano (1 de
junio de 2016 al 31 de mayo de 2016) con sujeción a rescisión
mediante una notificación escrita con 30 dias de anticipación a
St. Francis Medical Center
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LYNWOOD
NOTICE
SAFETY
BACK TO
SCHOOL SAFETY
Parents struggle with many things when
it comes to the safety and security of their
children, but one scary question that a lot of
parents have is whether or not they are safe
walking to and from school while they are at
work. The first day of school is right around the
corner, and just as parents are talking to their
kids about getting to and from school safely,
Century Station’s Lt. Todd Deeds has a few
pointers for school children.
“Children’s safety is of the utmost
importance to all of us,” said Lt. Deeds. “A lot
of parents have jobs, so it is important for them
to talk to their kids about getting to and from
school safely, along with being safe wherever
they are when their parents aren’t around. The
most important piece of advice that we can give
kids is that they should always be aware of their
surroundings and to stay away from strangers.”
Kids nowadays are also more easily
distracted with their electronic devices: such as
having their headphones on, texting, or talking
on their cell phones. It is critical to talk to kids
about being aware of their surroundings and
about how texting or listening to loud music
on their headphones can either distract them
or prevent them from hearing danger coming
toward them, whether it’s a person or a vehicle,
or even an emergency vehicle speeding by.
Going back to school is an exciting
time for kids and for families. Lt. Deeds wants
families to sit down and talk to their schoolaged kids about being cautious of their
surroundings at all times to ensure a happy
and safe new school year. There is no magic age
for when kids can walk or bike to school; it all
comes down to cognitive skills, reasoning and
the ability to follow directions.
STRANGER DANGER TIPS:
» Stay with a group. Always walk with
friends or buddies.
» Don’t take rides from strangers.
» If a stranger follows you on foot, run from
him or her as quickly as you can and yell
loudly, “HELP!” If a stranger follows you
in a car, turn around and run in the other
direction.
» Never leave school with a stranger.
» Tell a trusted adult if you see a stranger
hanging around the school, playground or
public restroom.
» Leave items and clothing that display your
name at home so a stranger cannot read it
and use it to talk to you.
» If you arrive home alone, call your mother,
father, or other trusted adult to let them
know you are home and all right.
» Never accept things or gifts from a stranger.
SAFETY
KEEP A TAB ON YOUR CHILD
NOTICE
Calling all runners, walkers, joggers, fast walkers, or whatever you call what you do to
stay active, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Century Station, the City of Lynwood and
the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce are gearing up to host the Third Annual MyLynwood
Healthy Cities 2015 5K/10K Run & Walk, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Lynwood City Park and they
want you to participate.
Created to bring out members of the community who love to run, walk, jog or fast walk
so that they can join avid runners from all over the Southland for a morning full of exercise, fun
and unity, this 3rd annual 5K/10K Run & Walk anticipates more than 400 registrants this year –
all of whom will join personnel from Century Station, and City officials in the race. Proceeds of the
3rd annual MyLynwood Healthy Cities 5K/10K Run&Walk are set to benefit the Century Station’s
Baker to Vegas Running Team, who came in First Place in their Division in the 2014 Baker to Vegas
Relay. This event will also benefit the City’s Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, who will be
serving a free pancake breakfast to all of the runners after they cross the finish line.
The 5K/10K mile course begins on the Southside of Lynwood City Park. Registration
begins at 6:30 a.m. The race will then travel north on Birch Street to east on Martin Luther King
Jr. Boulevard all the way up to Atlantic Avenue to Fernwood Avenue and back to Birch Street.
The race’s route will travel through smaller streets like Spruce Street, Colyer, Mulford, Carlin
and Gertrude avenues and Bullis and Abbott Roads. More than 800 orange cones and Sheriff’s
deputies and explorers will be lining the marathon’s route between 6 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Streets
will not be completely closed for the 5K/10K Run&Walk, but traffic, and bus schedules might be
affected throughout the morning.
Registration for the event can be made at www.lynwood.ca.us. Pre-registration is $20
for the 5K Run & Walk, and $30 for the 10K Run. On-site registration is $35 for the 5K Run &
Walk, and $40 for the 10K Run. This year’s MyLynwood Health Cities 2015 5K/10K Run & Walk will
include a Health Fair, a Food Truck Fare and a free Pancake Breakfast. Online registration closes
September 10, 2015 at 5 p.m. Check in for the event begins at 6:30 a.m. For more information,
please call (310) 603-0220 Ext. 501. Lynwood City Park is located at 11301 Bullis Road, Lynwood,
CA 90262.
Se convoca a todos los corredores, caminantes, trotadores, caminantes rápidos o el
nombre que le dé a lo que hace para mantenerse en actividad. Century Station del Departamento
del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles, la Ciudad de Lynwood y la Cámara de Comercio del Gran
Lynwood se preparan para celebrar la Tercera Maratón/Caminata de 5K-10K “My Lynwood Healthy
Cities” de 2015, el sábado 19 de septiembre de 2015 en Lynwood City Park y quieren que ustedes
participen.
Esta Tercera Maratón/Caminata de 5K-10K “My Lynwood Healthy Cities” fue creada para
los miembros de la comunidad que aman correr, caminar, trotar o caminar rápido para que puedan
unirse a corredores ávidos de todo Los Angeles en una mañana completa de ejercicio, diversión
y unidad, y se espera que se inscriban más de 400 personas, las cuales se unirán al personal de
Century Station y a los funcionarios de la Ciudad en la carrera. Lo recaudado en esta tercera
Maratón/Caminata de 5K-10K “My Lynwood Healthy Cities” beneficiará al Equipo de Corredores
del Departamento del Sheriff “Baker to Vegas”, que obtuvo el Primero Lugar en su División en
Baker to Vegas Relay de 2014. Este evento también beneficiará a la Cámara de Comercio del Gran
Lynwood, que servirá un desayuno con panqueques gratis para todos los corredores luego de
cruzar la línea de llegada.
La pista de 5K/10K millas comienza en el Lado Sur de Lynwood City Park. La inscripción
comienza a las 6:30 a.m. La carrera luego irá hacia el norte por Birch Street, al este por Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, hacia arriba por Atlantic Avenue, a Fernwood Avenue y luego de vuelta
a Birch Street. La ruta de la carrera irá por calles más pequeñas como Spruce Street, Colyer,
Mulford, Carlin y Gertrude avenues y Bullis y Abbott Roads. Habrá más de 800 conos naranjados
y exploradores y oficiales del Sheriff alrededor de la ruta del maratón entre las 6 a.m. y las 11:30
a.m. Las calles no estarán completamente cerradas para la Maratón y Caminata 5K/10K, pero el
tránsito y los cronogramas de autobuses podría verse afectado durante la mañana.
La inscripción para el evento puede realizarse en www.lynwood.ca.us. La inscripción
anticipada es de $20 para la Maratón y Caminata 5K, y $30 para la Carrera 10K. La inscripción
en el sitio es de $35 para la Maratón y Caminata 5K, y $40 para la Carrera 10K. Este año, la
Maratón/Caminata de 5K-10K “My Lynwood Healthy Cities” de 2015 incluirá una Feria de Salud,
una feria de Comidas y un Desayuno con Panqueques gratis. La inscripción en línea cierra el 10
de septiembre de 2015 a las 5 p.m. El registro en el evento comienza a las 6:30 a.m. Para más
información, llame al (310) 603-0220 Ext. 501. Lynwood City Park está ubicado en 11301 Bullis
Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.
Providing your kids with extra freedom and trusting that
everything will be all right at the same time, can create a bit of
a situation. When trying to keep tabs on your children to ensure
their safety, here are some valuable tips you can use:
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Don’t be a naïve parent.
Know what your kids are doing.
Pay attention to their circle of friends because birds of a
feather typically flock together.
If you drop your child off at the movies, check to see if he/
she is really there.
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DROUGHT
WATER CONSERVATION
@ HOME
How you use water in your home:
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Toilet flushing 30%
Personal washing –
baths and taps 21%
Personal washing – showers 12%
Clothes washing 13%
Washing up 8%
Outdoor 7%
Other 5%
Drinking 4%
Did you know that only 4% of the
perfectly drinkable water you use every day
is used for drinking? Or that nearly a third of
the water used in your home is literally flushed
down the toilet? What a waste! The good news
is that simple actions can have a big impact.
Healthy teeth, healthy rivers:
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a
running tap wastes over 6 liters per minute.
Short, sharp, showers save water:
A bath typically uses around 80 liters, while
a short shower can use as little as a third of
that amount. But beware since many powershowers may actually use more than a bath. Try
taking shorter showers to reduce the amount
of water you use. When you do have a bath,
you can minimize your water use by reusing
your bathwater to water your houseplants or
garden.
Fill up those dishwashers and
washing machines: Before starting your
washing machine or dishwasher, wait for a
full load – you’ll be able to save money on
energy and water. Familiarize yourself with
your machine’s cycle options. Some settings
provide the same cleaning power as a normal
cycle, but with less water and energy.
Frigid water: Fill a jug with tap
water and leave it to cool in your fridge. This
way you don’t have to run the tap for ages just
to get a cold drink.
Rubbish for rubbish bins: Try to
avoid flushing away cotton balls, make-up
tissues, and those pesky spiders – throwing
them in the bin will cut down on the amount
of water that is wasted by every flush.
Guard against giving your child more freedom than he/she is
prepared to handle.
Discuss what it means to be trustworthy and what happens
when trust is broken.
Remind your child about the family rules that apply even when
they are with other people.
Teach your child to trust their gut. If something doesn’t
feel right, it probably isn’t and they should leave the scene
immediately.
Give your child suggestions about how to get out of situations.
Have agreed upon code words or a phrase that lets you know
they need help.
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LYNWOOD
FEATURES
Starting now, we are accepting photo submissions to be featured on our Lynwood feature page. Here’s how this goes: You
submit photos, our staff decides on the best, and your photo
gets month-long fame in our newsletter. You can send in a
photo of you at a Community event, or of you involved in the
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
Community or you can send in a photo of you doing something to make
your community better. You have creative freedom. All we ask is that
you are the taker of the photo, and that you think it represents the
Lynwood community. Filters are allowed – be as creative as you want!
Send photos to [email protected].
JUNETEENTH UNITY FESTIVAL
T
he City of Lynwood’s Second Annual
Juneteenth Unity Festival took place
at Lynwood City Park. Juneteenth is
promoted not only as a commemoration
of African-American freedom, but as an
example and encouragement of selfdevelopment and respect for all cultures.
The City of Lynwood joined forces with
the Uniting Nationalities Intelligently
Through Education Coalition (U.N.I.T.E),
local businesses and local legislators
Assemblymen Anthony Rendon, Mike Gipson
and Senators Ricardo Lara and Isadore Hall
III, to unite all of the nationalities of our
communites during a day of culture, spoken
word, history, music, food, fun with a focus
on unity, self-improvement, understanding
and education. Traditionally this event is
free and open to the public. More than a
hundred people brought blankets, lawn
chairs and canopies to enjoy food and arts
and crafts, and of course the music and
games!
THROUGH OUR OWN EYES EXHIBIT
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t. Francis Medical Center, along with Choose Health L.A. Kids and parents from the Lynwood community, recently created
an exhibit called “Through Our Own Eyes,” a joint effort created to bring attention to unhealthy food and beverage
marketing to children and to mobilize around strategies to create positive change in our community. Parents who
participated in the Parent Collaborative for this project learned how to expose unhealthy food marketing throughout the
community. The parents visited grocery stores, small corner markets, eateries and vending machines scattered throughout
the community where they discovered how sweets are displayed at children’s eye levels, how they are displayed at exit
points of a check-out line, and how unhealthy foods are marketed at a lower cost than healthy foods. During the working
exhibit, the parents also noted that some food establishments and vending machines offered healthy choices for children.
About 100 people attended the “Through Our Own Eyes” photo exhibit on the St. Francis Medical Center lawn for a morning
of colorful displays, dialogue and networking - all aimed at teaching parents/adults to view the marketing world through
children’s eyes.
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH
H
undreds of families turned out for the City’s annual 4th of July
Spectacular at Lynwood Park this year where they were treated to
a fun-filled day of jumpers galore for the children, rock climbing,
a mini-carnival, pony rides, and an awesome food truck festival.
Families filled Lynwood Park from top to bottom, barbecuing, playing
games, dancing, and waiting for the fireworks showcase planned for
9 p.m. that night. It was a spectacular scene to see Lynwood families
enjoying the park, the outdoors, the food vendors, the carnival and
each other’s company. Lynwood organizations continue to sell Safe &
Sane fireworks the week prior to the 4th of July, but it’s still a beautiful
sight to see the thousands of people flock to the park starting at 8
p.m. to watch the City’s annual 4th of July Spectacular – where the
fireworks are set off safely by pyrotechnic professionals – exclusively
for Lynwood Park patrons in celebration of America’s Independence
Day.
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ROSA PARKS GARDEN DEDICATION
Rising up from the transcendent beauty of a freshly
planted flower and vegetable garden were the reassuring tones
of the Rosa Parks Elementary School Choir singing “See You
Again” in memory of their beloved kindergarten and fourthgrade teacher, Erica Lott Munn, who passed away earlier this
year after 17 years as an instructor with the Lynwood Unified
School District. City, community and school district officials,
along with southern California business partners, came together
recently to dedicate the Erica Lott Munn Memorial Garden on
a special Beautification Day at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
The Erica Lott Munn Garden was made possible by Mars Food
North America and by the Los Angeles Office of Education, for
awarding Rosa Parks Elementary with a grant for three raised
vegetable gardens. The Mars Food North America Supply Chain
Team supplied labor for the Munn Garden along with donations
of gardening materials and Seeds of Change - seeds to plant a
wealth of spices, flowers, vegetables and even two fruit trees.
Rosa Parks students joined teachers LUSD officials, City officials,
Central Basin Municipal Water District Director Leticia Vasquez,
L.A. County Master Gardener Jake Mumm, and Sheriff ’s explorers
in planting the garden.
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LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY
PICK OF THE MONTH :
FEATURE
Contestants for the City of Lynwood’s popular
Mr. & Miss Lynwood Scholarship Competition for high
school juniors and seniors are gearing up for the big
day. Not your mom’s or grandmother’s regular beauty
pageant, the City of Lynwood’s Mr. & Miss Lynwood
Scholarship Competition called on straight A, talented
student contestants interested in the opportunity to
represent Lynwood, display their talents and compete
for $10,000 in scholarships, as well as the honor of being
crowned Mr. Lynwood and Miss Lynwood.
Taking place on August 22, 2015 at the Lynwood
High School Performing Arts Center, qualifying male
and female contestants over the last two months have
prepared a group presentation based on their skills
and talents and in the competition will have a solo
presentation where they’ll be able to shine individually.
This grand event will culminate with only one
female and one male contestant being crowned Mr. &
Miss Lynwood 2015. Finalists will also get to share in the
$10,000 Scholarship prize money!
“This competition is not your regular beauty
pageant, this is not a fashion show, and it’s not a talent
show,” said Ilu Johnson, one of the coordinators of the
event. “This competition is for individuals who want to
represent the City of Lynwood; it is for individuals who
will be a good influence for our community. Sure there
is a talent portion of this competition, but there’s also
a public speaking portion of this competition, where
students will be asked what they stand for.”
SAFETY
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
YVONNE BURKE/HAM PARK, 11832 ATLANTIC AVE.
The City of Lynwood is hosting its National
Night Out event from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
at Burke-Ham Park, 11832 Atlantic Ave.
This is a new location for this free, annual
gathering sponsored by the City’s Block
Watch Organization. Moving this event to
Burke-Ham Park provides a cost savings to
the City by eliminating the need to prepare
for a street closure on MLK Boulevard and
gives other Lynwood neighborhoods the
opportunity to participate in National Night
Out closer to their own homes. This program
is open to the public, allowing the Lynwood
community to stand in solidarity with
communities all across America in the fight
against crime. Leave your porch lights on and
bring your family, friends, and neighbors to
Burke-Ham Park to enjoy some refreshments
and learn about the many ways that everyone
can participate in reducing and preventing
crime in their own neighborhoods. There will
be demonstrations, exhibits, and information
booths on water conservation, trash hauling,
street repairs and various other City services.
Contact Ramon Galindo, Block Watch Advisor
at (310) 603-0220, ext. 312 for more
information.
Registration Information for Recreation Department Activities:
• Lynwood Community Center, 11301 Bullis Road, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Call (310) 603-0220, Ext. 319 for any questions. Cash & Credit Cards are accepted.
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Lynwood Senior Center, 11329 Ernestine Ave., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (310) 886-0425 for any information. Cash only.
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COMMUNITY HEARTS
THURSDAY
NIGHTS IN LYNWOOD
Farmers Market & Street Fair ends SEPTEMBER 3
Every Thursday 4 to 8pm
The 3rd Annual Farmers Market & Street Fair continues to grow
in popularity, especially for its prepared food vendors. From tacos, tamales,
burritos, burgers, hot dogs, kettle popcorn, churros, shaved ice and fruit cups,
this year’s Farmers Market & Street Fair food vendors have grown from just a
handful selling a few menu items to about 15 of them selling an abundance of
delicious foods and treats.
Offering the City’s multicultural community a unique opportunity to
step outside of their homes every Thursday this summer, the City’s third annual
Farmers Market & Street Fair brings together an array of vendors who specialize
in fresh produce, savory foods, sweet treats and novelty products. What’s more,
the Farmers Market & Street Fair takes place right before the City’s Movies in
the Park Program at 8 p.m., giving families an opportunity to eat dinner at the
Farmers Market, and wait for the 8 p.m. family movie to start on the City’s giant
inflatable screen.
Taking place at Yvonne Burke-Ham Park, 11832 Atlantic Ave. this
year’s Farmers Market & Street Fair ends on Thursday, September 3, 2015.
Families have five more Thursdays to go and check out this year’s Farmers
Market & Street Fair, and stay for the weekly Movies in the Park Program at 8
p.m. The food component of the Farmers Market grew a great deal this year, so
before you head off to the movie, don’t forget to satisfy that sweet tooth with
something sweet; such as caramel popcorn, shaved ice with ice cream or a fruit
cup. Kids will also be treated to a face-painting booth thanks to the Recreation
and Community Services Department.
With the Farmer’s Market, the City aims to provide an avenue for
business exposure while giving residents a variety of healthy foods, both raw
and prepared, to eat and enjoy. Thursday nights in the summer in our community
has given a new meaning to the saying, “dinner and a show.” We hope you are
all having a great summer this year. Be safe, happy and healthy and we will see
you all on Thursday nights at Yvonne Burke/Ham Park.
SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK
PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO AUGUST 11, 2015
The City of Lynwood is taking a quick road
trip to the beautiful Pechanga Resort &
Casino in Temecula. Bring your own snacks
and take a cool ride on a coach bus for only
$13! Try your luck on the slot machines and
table games and enjoy a meal on your own.
This trip is open to anyone 21 yrs. & older
with a valid CA ID. Depart from the Senior
Center, 11329 Ernestine Ave. at 7:30 a.m.
and return to Lynwood by 5 p.m.
The City’s 2015 Summer Movies in the Park Program
has one more month to go of screening fun, family
movies every Thursday night at Yvonne Burke/Ham
Park. Free and open to the public, the City’s Movies in
the Park Program is attended by more than 400 people
every Thursday, starting at 7:45 p.m. The City’s Summer
Movies in the Park Program is perfect for families to
enjoy their evenings outdoors, eating dinner (from the
Farmers Market food vendors) and watching a great,
family movie under the stars together. Yvonne Burke/
Ham Park is located at 11832 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood,
CA 90262.
Here is the movie schedule for the next couple of
Thursdays. See you all at the Movies!
SAVE THE DATE! DEAD SEA SCROLLS
EXHIBIT & JERUSALEM IMAX 3D MOVIE
– AUGUST 27, 2015
August 6 – Earth to Echo
Join the Lynwood Seniors on an excursion
to the California Science Center and explore
one of the most amazing archaeological
finds of the last century – the Dead Sea
Scrolls. View over 600 ancient artifacts as
well as an informative and exciting IMAX 3D
movie about the ancient city of Jerusalem
and its many religions. Depart by coach
bus from the Lynwood Senior Center, 11329
Ernestine Ave. at 10 a.m. and return at 4
p.m. The cost for both activities is $25.25.
Registration is taken at the Senior Center,
Monday through Friday starting at 8 a.m.
August 13 – Night at the Museum:
Secret of the Tomb
August 20 – The SpongeBob
Movie: Sponge Out of Water
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LYNWOOD
FEATURES
3RD ANNUAL
MYLYNWOOD HEALTHY
CITIES 2015 5K/10K
RUN/WALK
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AUGUST 4
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 P.M.
VIDA SANA WALKING CLUB
5K/10K TRAINING DATES
August 8 - 8am-9am Lynwood Park
August 11 - 6pm-7pm Lynwood Park
August 13 - 8am-9am Burke/Ham Park
August 15 - 8am-9am Lynwood Park
August 18 - 6pm-7pm Lynwood Park
August 22 - 8am-9am Lynwood Park
August 25 - 6pm-7pm Lynwood Park
August 27 - 8am-9am Burke/Ham Park
August 29 - 8am-9am Lynwood Park
September 1 - 6pm-7pm Lynwood Park
September 3 - 8am-9am Burke/Ham Park
September 5 - 8am-9am Lynwood Park
September 8 - 6pm-7pm Lynwood Park
September 10 - 8am-9am Burke/Ham Park
GOAL/TOPIC
1 mile Pedometer/Tracking/Walking Benefits
1.5 miles Warm Ups/Proper Attire
2 miles
Breathing Techniques
2.5 miles Hydration
3 miles
Stretching/Injury Prevention
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AUGUST 4
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
@YVONNE BURKE/HAM PARK
5:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
AUGUST 7
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1680 E. 120TH ST.,
LOS ANGELES 90059
DEDICATION CEREMONY WITH
COUNTY SUPERVISOR MARK
RIDLEY-THOMAS
9:30 A.M.
RSVP (310) 216-4722
AUGUST 8
GRID ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY
MEETING
@LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN
CENTER
6:30 P.M.
AUGUST 11
ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE GIPSON
HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON
COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT@EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COMPTON CENTER
1111 E. ARTESIA BLVD., COMPTON
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
AUGUST 12
LOW-COST PET CLINIC
@LYNWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
AUGUST 18
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELLED
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
The Lynwood Rotary Club
Weekly Meeting Every Thursday
Noon - Bateman Hall Room 1
“Service Above Self.”
AUGUST 20
1ST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR LUSD
AUGUST 22
GRID ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY
MEETING @LYNWOOD COMMUNITY
CENTER - 10 A.M.
AUGUST 22
MR. & MISS LYNWOOD SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION @ LYNWOOD HIGH
SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
AUGUST 25
BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS MEETING
BATEMAN HALL ROOM 2
6 P.M.
AUGUST 29
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY LYNWOOD
HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR
@ALTAMED HEALTH PACE LYNWOOD
SITE 3820 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
BLVD., LYNWOOD 90262
9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
Block Watch Captains
Monthly Meeting
4th Tuesday of every month
6:00 p.m. - Bateman Hall
Block Watch is Always Looking for
New Block Watch Captains!
The Greater Lynwood
Chamber of Commerce
3780 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
(310) 307-9826 CALL NOW!
Members and Non Members Welcome!
• Bateman Hall
(310) 886-0413
• City Hall
(310) 603-0220
• Code Enforcement
(310) 886-0456
• Compton Court
(310) 762-9100
• Waste Resources
(888) 467-7600
• Dial-A-Taxi
(855) 545-9595
• Fire Inspection
(310) 603-5258
• Fire Station #147
(310) 603-5255
• Fire Station #148
(310) 603-5270
• Hall of Records
(562) 462-2137
• Health Department, Environmental
(213) 351-5085
• L.A. County, Sheriff ’s Department
(323) 568-4800
• Lynwood Library
(310) 635-7121
• Lynwood Natatorium
(310) 886-0414
• Lynwood Post Office (Atlantic Ave.)
(310) 632-3707
• Lynwood Post Office (Long Beach Blvd.)
(310) 638-9074
• Lynwood Unified School District
(310) 886-1600
• Lynwood Senior Center
(310) 886-0425
• Lynwood Sports Office
(310) 886-0426
• Lynwood Youth Center
(310) 886-0453
• Senior Meals
(310) 886-0416
• Street Sweeping
(562) 860-0604
• Service Request
(310) 603-0220 x. 207
• Trolley, MV Transit
(562) 259-9911
• Used Oil Recycling
(800) 449-7587
• Bulky Item Pick-up
(888) 467-7600
• Animal Control Request
(310) 603-0220 x. 207, 312
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LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
310-886-1618
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Conte o R eg resivo
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Now Enrolling in Preschool Programs and All Grade Levels!
Estamos inscribiendo preescolares y todos los grados en nuestras escuelas
Age Eligibility for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten:
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visit www.lynwood.k12.ca.us.
5 years of age from Sept. 2 – Dec. 2 (TK)
5 years of age on or before Sept. 1 (Kinder)
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
TK is an early childhood education program that builds a bridge between the preschool environment and the more structured setting of kindergarten. TK provides an enriched foundation upon
which students can build the necessary social and academic skills early on in their school careers.
Now enrolling 2015-2016 Preschoolers — ages 3 to 5
Our free to low-cost early childhood education program provides the highest quality Preschool
education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. We meet these goals with our
age-appropriate curriculum and assessments, our highly qualified and nurturing staff, the highest standards of safety and cleanliness, and our ongoing communication and collaboration with
parents. Enrollment packets are available at the Early Childhood Education Office located at the
Lindbergh Elementary site, 12120 Lindbergh Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262 (Room 34). For more
information, please call (310) 604-3063 for availability of our part-day and full day programs.
Registration for 2015–2016 has started for all grade levels
We measure our performance by the success of your children. Caring staff members at each of
our District schools are waiting to enroll your children.
Registration for Lynwood residents is available at your local school site now. Those who do
not live in Lynwood but wish to request a permit to attend Lynwood schools should visit the
District Office, at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood or call 310-886-1618.
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Edad Elegible para Kínder Transicional y Kindergarten:
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5 años de edad del 2 de septiembre al 2 de diciembre (TK)
5 años de edad en ó antes del 1º de septiembre (Kínder)
¿Qué es el Kínder Transicional?
El Kínder Transicional es un programa de educación infantil que construye un puente entre el
ambiente preescolar y un lugar más estructurado de kínder. El Kínder Transicional proporciona un
fundamento en el cual los alumnos pueden establecer las destrezas sociales y académicas necesarias a una edad temprana en sus años escolares.
Estamos inscribiendo preescolares - edades 3–5 para el año
escolar 2015-2016
Nuestro programa de educación para la niñez temprana que se ofrece gratis o a bajo costo es de
alta calidad y proporcionada en un ambiente seguro, bien cuidado y estimulante. Reunimos estos
objetivos mediante nuestro plan de estudios y evaluaciones apropiadas para la edad, nuestro
personal altamente calificado, los más altos estándares de seguridad y limpieza, y nuestra comunicación permanente y la colaboración con los padres. Los paquetes de inscripción están disponibles
en la Oficina de Educación Infantil ubicada en el la escuela primaria Lindbergh, 12120 Lindbergh
Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262 (Sala 34). Por favor llame a (310) 604-3063 para saber la disponibilidad
de inscripción para los programas de medio día y de día completo.
La inscripción para 2015 - 2016 ha comenzado para todos los grados
Medimos nuestro desempeño en el éxito de sus hijos. Los miembros del personal que cuida a
cada una de nuestras escuelas del Distrito están esperando para inscribir a sus hijos.
La inscripción para los residentes de Lynwood está disponible en su escuela local ahora. Los que no
viven en Lynwood, pero desea solicitar un permiso para asistir a las escuelas de Lynwood deben
visitar la Oficina del Distrito, al 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood o llame 310-886-1618.
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Mandatory Rules and Regulations for our City
Reglas Obligatorias y Regulaciones Para Lynwood
PERMANENT WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS - PROHIBITION AGAINST WASTE
REQUISITOS DE CONSERVACION PERMANENTE DE AGUA EN LA CIUDAD DE LYNWOOD – SE PROHIBE DESPERDICIAR EL AGUA
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Water is Amazing!
It keeps us cool. It keeps us alive, so we can’t keep
taking it for granted. We’re now in the 4th year
of a historic drought and in California, water is
becoming a scarce resource. Stop feeling powerless,
get involved and save water!
Save Water, Save Us is a cry for water conservation, and against water waste. This is a movement
you can join, right now by pledging to change your
own behavior.
Let’s go Lynwood! Every drop counts!
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¡El Agua es Valiosa!
Nos mantiene frescos. Nos mantiene vivos, por lo
tanto no podemos seguir desperdiciandola. Ahora,
estamos en el cuarto año de una sequia historica
y en California, el agua se está convirtiendo en
un recurso cada vez mas escaso. Deje de sentirse
impotente, involucrese, mantengase informado y
no desperdicie el agua.
Salve el Agua, Salvenos A Todos es un
llamado a la conservación del agua y contra la pérdida
del agua. Se trata de un movimiento donde puede usted
unirse ahora comprometiendose a cambiar su propio
comportamiento. Sí se puede Lynwood. Cada gota cuenta.
¡Sí se puede Lynwood! Cada gota cuenta.
The City of Lynwood has declared a Level 2 Water
Supply Shortage in the City and per Gov. Jerry’s
Brown’s Executive Order, every City in the state of
California MUST implement Conservation Measures
and Enforcement Provisions to make sure the Public
Conserves Water.
The State Water Resources Control Board
is requiring water agencies within the State to
impose conservation measures and water waste
prohibitions, including the implementation of water
shortage contingency plans that include mandatory
restrictions on the number of water days and the
imposition of fines and violations.
While the Metropolitan Water District
supplies potable water to the City of Lynwood
through the Central Basin Municipal Water District, a
majority of our potable water supply is pumped from
the ground. Nonetheless, effective immediately, the
City of Lynwood will meet its obligations to conserve
water, but it needs the compliance of every water
user in the City in the process.
La Ciudad de Lynwood ha declarado el Nivel 2
Suministro de Agua en la ciudad y por una orden
ejecutiva del Gobernador Jerry Brown, cada
Ciudad en el Estado de California debe poner en
práctica medidas de conservación y provisiones de
imposición para asegurarse que el público conserve
el agua.
El Consejo de Control de Recursos de Agua
del Estado requiere que las agencias de agua dentro
del estado impongan medidas de conservación
y prohibiciones, incluso la realización de planes
de emergencia de la falta de agua que incluyen
restricciónes obligatorias del número de días para
regar y la imposición de multas y violaciones.
Aunque el Distrito Metropolitano de Agua
suministra el agua potable a la Ciudad de Lynwood
a traves del Distrito Central de Agua del Municipio,
la mayoria es agua subterránea. Sin embargo,
inmediatamente esta en vigor que la Ciudad
de Lynwood debe cumplir con sus obligaciones
de conservar el agua, pero también necesita el
cumplimiento de cada usuario de agua en la Ciudad.
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Limits on Watering Hours: Watering with potable water is prohibited between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering is limited to two days per week. From April
through October, watering is allowed only on Monday and Thursday. From November through March, watering is allowed only on Thursdays. ABSOLUTELY
NO WATERING 48 HOURS FOLLOWING RAINFALL.
Limits on Watering Duration: Watering with potable water using sprinklers is limited to 15 minutes per station on permitted days. Watering using a
very low-drip type irrigation, a bucket, a hand-held hose with a self-closing shut-off nozzle are exempted from restrictions.
No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: Watering in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway,
street, alley, gutter or ditch is prohibited.
No Washing Down of Hard or Paved Surfaces: Washing down any hard or paved surface is prohibited, except when necessary to alleviate safety or
sanitary hazards.
Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or malfunctions in plumbing without
being reasonably corrected is prohibited. All breaks, leaks or malfunctions must be repaired within 48 hours of notification by the City.
Re-Circulating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features: Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature
that does not use re-circulated water is prohibited.
Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds: Filling or re-filling, ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, unless needed to sustain aquatic life.
Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash any type of vehicle is prohibited, except by use of a handheld bucket or hose equipped with a positive
self-closing water shutoff nozzle or device.
Limits on Filling Residential Swimming Pools and Spas: Refilling of more than one-foot and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor
spas with potable water is prohibited.
Drinking Water Served Upon Request Only: Eating establishments are prohibited from providing drinking water to any person unless expressly
requested.
Commercial Lodging Establishments Must Provide Option to Not Launder Linen Daily: Commercial lodging establishments must prominently
display notice of this option in each hotel room.
No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems: Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service.
No Installation of Non-recirculating Water Systems in Commercial Car Wash and Laundry Systems: Installation of non-recirculating water
systems is prohibited in new commercial conveyor car wash and new commercial laundry systems.
Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves: Food Preparation establishments are prohibited from using non-water
conserving dish-washing spray valves.
LIMITES DE HORAS DE RIEGO: Regar con agua potable está prohibido entre las 9 a.m. y las 6 p.m. Ademas, regar esta limitado a dos dias por semana. De
abril a octubre, el riego esta permitido solo los lunes y los jueves. De noviembre a marzo, solo se permitirá regar los jueves. REGAR 48 HORAS DESPUES DE
LLUVIAS ESTA ABSOLUTAMENTE PROHIBIDO.
LIMITES DE DURACION DEL RIEGO: El riego con agua potable usando aspersores se limita a 15 minutos por estación durante los dias permitidos. El riego
con la utilización de una manguera con una boquilla de cierre, con un cubo de manos, o con una manguera de cierre automatico están exentos de las
restricciónes.
ESCURRIMIENTO O DESPERDICIO O DEJAR CORRER EL AGUA ESTA PROHIBIDO: El riego de una forma que hace o permite correr el agua o flujo de agua
en una acera, calle, callejon, canal o zanja está prohibido.
NO SE PUEDE LAVAR PISOS PAVIMENTADOS, SUPERFICIES DURAS: Está prohibido el lavado de superficies duras o pavimentadas, excepto cuando sea
necesario para mitigar riesgos sanitarios o de seguridad.
OBLIGACION DE ARREGLAR FUGAS, ROTURAS O FALLOS DE FUNCIONAMIENTO: Uso excesivo, desperdicio o escape de agua por roturas, fugas o fallos
en tuberias sin ser razonablemente corregidos está prohibido. Todas roturas, fugas o averias deben ser reparadas dentro de las 48 horas de notificación por
la ciudad.
RECIRCULACION DE AGUA REQUERIDO PARA FUENTES DE AGUA Y FUENTES DECORATIVAS: Funcionamiento de una fuente de agua o agua en objectos
decorativos que no utilizen agua recirculada está prohibido.
LIMITES DEL LLENADO DE LAGOS ORNAMENTALES O CHARCOS: El relleno o rellenar de lagos ornamentales o charcos está prohibido, a menos que sea
necesario para mantener vidas acúaticas
LIMITES PARA LAVAR VEHICULOS: Está prohibido usar agua para lavar cualquier tipo de vehiculo, excepto por el uso de un balde o manguera equipada
con una boquilla de cierre de agua positivo o dispositivo.
LIMITES EN EL RELLENO DE PISCINAS RESIDENCIALES Y BALNEARIOS: El relleno de mas de un pie y el llenado inicial de piscinas residenciales o
balnearios con agua potable está prohibido.
AGUA SERA SERVIDA SOLO A PETICION: Los establecimientos de comida están prohibidos servir agua potable a menos que se lo solicite expresamente.
ESTABLECIMIENTOS COMERCIALES DEBERAN OFRECER OPCION PARA NO LAVAR SABANAS O TOALLAS DIARIO: Los establecimientos de alojamiento
comerciales deben mostrar a la vista el aviso de está opción en cada baño de cada cuarto del establecimiento.
NO SE PERMITIRA INSTALACION DE SISTEMAS DE REFRIGERACION DE UN SOLO PASO: Instalación de estos sistemas de refrigeración está prohibido en
edificios que solicitan nuevo servicio de agua.
NO SE PERMITIRA LA INSTALACION DE SISTEMAS DE AGUA SIN RECIRCULACION EN LAVANDERIAS O EN ESTABLECIMIENTOS DONDE SE LAVAN
VEHICULOS: La instalación de sistemas sin recirculación en estos tipos de establecimientos está prohibido.
RESTAURANTES DEBEN SOLAMENTE USAR VALVULAS DE AGUA PARA LAVAR PLATOS: Establecimientos donde preparan comida son prohibidos de lavar
platos sin usar valvulas de pulverización.
THE CITY MAY ESTABLISH A WATER ALLOCATION FOR PROPERTIES SERVED BY THE CITY USING A METHOD
THAT DOES NOT PENALIZE PERSONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION METHODS OR THE
INSTALLATION OF WATER SAVING DEVICES. FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE WATER ALLOCATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY, ANY PERSON WHO USES WATER IN
EXCESS OF THE ALLOCATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.50 FOR EACH BILLING UNIT OF WATER IN EXCESS OF THE ALLOCATED AMOUNT.
WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE RATES: DURING A LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE CONDITION, THE CITY MAY INCREASE WATER RATES, OTHER THAN TIER 1 LIFELINE RATES OF
15 UNITS PER RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD. MANDATORY PERCENTAGE USE REDUCTIONS: DURING A LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE CONDITION, ALL CUSTOMERS WILL
BE REQUIRED TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION BY A PERCENTAGE DETERMINED BY THE CITY.
CONSERVATION MEASURES:
LA CIUDAD PODRA ESTABLECER UNA ASIGNACION DE AGUA PARA CADA PROPIEDAD SERVIDA POR LA
MEDIDAS DE CONSERVACION: CIUDAD UTILIZANDO UN METODO QUE NO CASTIGA A LAS PERSONAS PARA LA APLICACION DE METODOS O
CONSERVACION DE LA INSTALACION DE DISPOSITIVOS DE AHORRO DE AGUA. SIGUIENTES A LA FECHA EFECTIVA DE LA ASIGNACION DE AGUA ESTABLECIDO POR LA CIUDAD,
CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE UTILIZE EL AGUA QUE EXCEDA LA ASIGNACION ESTARA SUJETO A UNA PENALIDAD EN LA CANTIDAD DE $2.50 POR CADA UNIDAD DE AGUA
SUPERIOR A LA CANTIDAD ASIGNADA POR LA CIUDAD.
TIPOS DE ESCASEZ DE SUMINISTRO DE AGUA: DURANTE UNA CONDICION DE ESCASEZ DE SUMINISTRO DE AGUA DE NIVEL 2, LA CIUDAD PUEDE AUMENTAR LAS TARIFAS
DE AGUA POR HOGAR RESIDENCIAL SI ES NECESARIO.
PORCENTAJE OBLIGATORIO DE REDUCCIONES: DURANTE UNA CONDICION DE ESCASEZ DE SUMINISTRO DE AGUA DE NIVEL 2, SE IMPONDRA QUE TODOS LOS USUARIOS
REDUSCAN EL CONSUMO DE AGUA EN UN PORCENTAJE DETERMINADO POR LA CIUDAD.
For more information, please contact THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT at (310) 603-0220, Ext. 801 OR SEND E-MAIL TO [email protected] .PARA MAS INFORMACION, POR FAVOR LLAME AL DEPARTAMENTO DE OBRAS PUBLICAS AL (310) 603-0220 EXT.
801, O MANDE UN CORREO ELECTRONICO A [email protected]
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